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title: "China's chip exports double to $31B amid AI boom"
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description: "China's chip exports reached $31B in April, doubling from last year, driven by a 47% increase in laptops, tablets, and components. Global semiconductor sales surged 25% in Q1 2026 to $298B, highlighting pressure on manufacturing capacity. The EU is considering easing sanctions on Yangjie Electronic to ensure chip supplies for the auto industry."
datetime: "2026-05-23T06:51:18.000Z"
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# China's chip exports double to $31B amid AI boom

Record-setting exports: China's chip exports hit $31B in April, doubling from a year earlier, with laptops, tablets, and components up 47%. Global sales surge: Semiconductor sales worldwide climbed 25% in Q1 2026 to $298B, intensifying pressure on advanced manufacturing capacity. EU weighs exemption: The EU may temporarily ease sanctions on Yangjie Electronic to maintain chip supplies for the auto industry.

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