China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast - Reuters

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China’s exports rose at a faster pace in May, topping forecasts as booming demand for artificial intelligence hardware offsets disruptions from the war in Iran.

China's export sector, driven by surging global demand for high-tech products, is expected to remain robust in the second half, which will provide strong support for the country's economic growth, senior economists said.

China's exports picked up pace in May, as earlier front-loading by overseas buyers to pre-empt Gulf war energy costs fed through to shipments, while steady appetite for semiconductors and AI hardware lent additional support.

China's export growth accelerated in May, buoyed by robust demand for chips, autos, and other high-tech goods fueling the global AI boom, giving policymakers some relief as energy price shocks from the Iran conflict weigh on broader demand.

Exports jumped more than 19% from a year earlier, the most in three months, according to a statement released by the General Administration of Customs, driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence hardware.

China’s chip exports jumped in the first two months of the year, according to the latest customs data, underscoring how Beijing’s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency is boosting both domestic demand and global market growth.

In May 2026, China's exports surged by 19.4% compared to the previous year, driven by strong global demand for autos and technology-related products, including semiconductors and computing equipment.