Global AI boom sees China’s chip exports nearly double in first half of year
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China's semiconductor and data processing equipment sector experiences explosive growth amid the global artificial intelligence revolution. Exports of automated processing machines and components surged by over 41 percent in the first six months of the year, reaching approximately $138 billion. This remarkable expansion reflects China's strategic positioning in the AI supply chain and growing international demand for computing infrastructure. The surge underscores the country's competitive advantage in chip manufacturing and the escalating global race for AI-enabling technologies.
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