China’s chip exports nearly doubled in the first half of the year, customs data shows, as a global AI boom cemented computing hardware’s place as a key economic growth engine.In the first six months of this year, China exported 179.44 billion integrated circuits (ICs) worth a total of US$177.28 billion – up more than 96 per cent year on year – according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Tuesday.The surge in IC exports was one of the key drivers behind China’s double-digit export growth in the first half of the year, alongside robust overseas demand for industrial robots and other hi-tech products, underscoring the country’s shift towards technology-led export growth despite an increasingly challenging global trade environment.
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TUE · 2026-07-14 · 07:59 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0714-92858
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Global AI boom sees China’s chip exports nearly double in first half of year
China's export of integrated circuits (ICs) nearly doubled in the first half of this year, with 179.44 billion units valued at US$177.28 billion shipped abroad. This represents a year-on-year increase of over 96 percent, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.
Ben JiangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-14 · 07:59 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China's export of integrated circuits (ICs) nearly doubled in the first half of this year, with 179.44 billion units valued at US$177.28 billion shipped abroad. This represents a year-on-year increase of over 96 percent, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. This significant surge in chip exports was a primary contributor to China's overall double-digit export growth during the period. The growth is attributed to a global AI boom that has elevated computing hardware's importance as an economic driver, alongside strong international demand for industrial robots and other high-tech products. This trend highlights China's increasing reliance on technology-driven exports amidst a challenging global trade landscape.
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The surge in IC exports was a key driver behind China's double-digit export growth in the first half of the year.
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China exported 179.44 billion integrated circuits (ICs) worth US$177.28 billion in the first six months of this year.
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China's chip exports nearly doubled in the first half of the year.
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Global AI boom cemented computing hardware's place as a key economic growth engine.
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