
Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government has lifted export restrictions on chip design software for China, allowing companies like Siemens to restore full access to their technology for Chinese customers [1][3]. Group 1: Export Restrictions and Compliance - The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security had previously instructed leading EDA providers to halt shipments to Chinese customers, which included semiconductor design software and related chemicals [4]. - Siemens AG has confirmed that it received a notice from the U.S. government regarding the lifting of these export restrictions, enabling the company to fully resume its operations in China [3][1]. - Cadence and Synopsys, other major EDA software manufacturers, have also been affected by these restrictions, with Synopsys suspending its financial forecasts and operations in China until further clarity is provided [2].