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China's Chip Exports Surge on Global AI Infrastructure Spending

China's semiconductor shipments jumped 111 percent as global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerated demand for hardware components. Both exports and imports expanded significantly in May, surpassing analyst expectations and reinforcing China's position as the world's primary manufacturing hub for technology equipment. Companies across developed and emerging markets are deploying capital to build computing infrastructure supporting the AI sector. Elevated prices and sustained demand for Chinese-manufactured components contributed to the outperformance. The trade data shows how capital-intensive technology cycles drive growth across supply chains. Economists expect momentum to persist as companies continue deploying systems globally.