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EU proposes Russia sanctions reprieve for Chinese chip firm

Published Friday, May 22, 2026 · Updated May 23

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The European Commission has proposed a nine-month reprieve from Russia sanctions for the Chinese semiconductor firm Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic. This temporary derogation is intended to mitigate severe supply chain disruptions for European automakers, despite the company's products being identified in Russian military equipment used in Ukraine.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic was added to the EU's sanctions list because its products have been found in drones and glide bombs used by Russian troops in Ukraine.
  • The European Commission has proposed a nine-month derogation on dealings with Chinese semiconductor company Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic.
  • This temporary reprieve aims to prevent severe disruption for European automakers who rely on the firm for chip supplies.

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    The European Commission has proposed a nine-month derogation on dealings with Chinese semiconductor company Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic, which was listed in its 20th package of sanctions against Russia. This temporary reprieve aims to prevent severe disruption for European automakers who rely on the firm for chip supplies, despite the company's products being found in Russian military equipment.

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