Siemens announced that U.S. export control restrictions on electronic design automation (EDA) software and technology for Chinese customers have been lifted, allowing the German tech giant to fully restore access, according to a statement released Thursday.
In late May, the United States ordered a broad swathe of companies, including three of the world's largest EDA software developers Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens, to stop shipping goods to China without a license.
As the restrictions are no longer in place, Siemens has restored full access to software and technology for its Chinese customers, the statement said.
Synopsys and Cadence have also said they are gradually restoring their services.
Siemens restores EDA access to China as U.S. restrictions ease
China's top political advisor Wang Huning has met with delegates attending the 11th national congress of the Taoist Association of China, which was held on Monday and Tuesday in Beijing.
Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, stressed the importance of implementing the Party's basic policy on religious affairs, and of guiding followers and key figures of Taoism to contribute to the country's modernization drive.
Wang urged the association to exercise full and rigorous governance over the religion, intensify efforts to raise awareness of the rule of law, and foster an image of a Taoist community that is patriotic and devoted to the faith, maintains good conduct, abides by the law, and upholds Taoist precepts.
He encouraged the association to cultivate talent proficient in both canonical teachings and fine traditional Chinese culture, and to expand global exchange in Taoism.
At the national congress, the association adopted a revised charter, as well as a set of religious rules and regulations, and elected new leadership.
Top political advisor meets with Chinese Taoist delegates
