AI drives IC price hikes, lifts China chip exports 83.7% in April

Digitimes
By Lily HessMay 12, 2026, 5:19 am99 pts
Global investment in AI computing power is continuing to boost semiconductor demand, and China's chip exports are surging in tandem. Data from China's General Administration of Customs show that China's IC export value rose 100.1% year-over-year in April 2026, marking the first time it has doubled and…

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