(Yicai) Sept. 1 -- ASML Holding, a Dutch producer of machines for making semiconductor chips, said it will still be able to ship advanced lithography devices to China until the end of December despite the government's export ban taking effect today.

ASML obtained a license as of today to export the Twinscan NXT:2000i, as well as subsequent immersion lithography tools to China after applying to the Dutch authorities as required by the export ban, the Veldhoven-based company told Yicai.

From Jan. 1 next year, ASML is not likely to be granted a license to ship lithography equipment to Chinese customers, it said.

On June 30, the Dutch government set out updated regulations requiring chipmaking equipment producers to apply for permits to export advanced tools. They can into force today.

Editor: Emmi Laine