China's integrated circuit exports surge to record

China's technology export boom is accelerating, with integrated circuit (IC) exports surging 43% year-over-year to a record $234 billion over the last 12 months. Chip exports have more than doubled over the last five years, and in the first quarter of 2026 alone, they saw a dramatic 77% year-over-year increase. This growth highlights China's expanding role in the global semiconductor supply chain despite ongoing international trade tensions and export controls.