China's government on Wednesday appealed to Germany to maintain access to its markets after a company said Berlin may block the sale of a computer chip factory to a Chinese-owned buyer amid tensions over technology and security.
Semiconductor maker Elmos said Monday it was informed by the German Economy Ministry that the sale to Silex Microsystems AB of Sweden “will most likely be prohibited in the upcoming cabinet session.” Silex is owned by Sai Microelectronics of China, according to German media. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Cabinet was due to hold its weekly meeting Wednesday.
