Ansys Semiconductor China has issued a formal statement to clarify the recent decision by its Dutch headquarters to remove Zhang Qiuming from his position as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The statement emphasizes that the decision made by the Dutch headquarters does not have any legal effect within China. In light of this, Zhang Qiuming's job title remains unchanged, and his actions within his scope of authority continue to represent Ansys Semiconductor China. The company's business operations are proceeding as usual, with all activities, production, and external collaborations taking place in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations. The recent global shortage of semiconductors, which has affected the automotive supply chain from Germany to Japan, has prompted concerns among major automakers such as Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. The Japanese automotive industry association has confirmed that its member companies have received warnings about the chip supply issue. Other automakers like Volkswagen, BMW, and Daimler are closely monitoring the situation. The global impact of the semiconductor shortage is expected to continue, with far-reaching consequences for the automotive industry and beyond.