Siemens says US tech export ban lifted

Siemens AG announced it has been informed by the United States Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security that export control restrictions on electronic design automation software and technology to Chinese customers have been lifted.

The restrictions, outlined in a letter sent by the US government to the German tech giant on May 23, are no longer in effect，the company said in a statement.

As a result, Siemens has restored full access to software and technology classified under Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 3D991 and 3E991, subject to applicable export control laws and regulations, and the group has resumed sales and support to Chinese customers, said the statement.