Tech war: China’s chip imports surge as firms stockpile ahead of fresh US restrictions

Tech war: China’s chip imports surge as firms stockpile ahead of fresh US restrictions

In the first seven months of 2024, chip imports totalled 308.1 billion units, worth about US$212 billion, according to data published on Wednesday by the General Administration of Customs. That marked a 14.5 per cent year-on-year jump in volume and 11.5 per cent increase in dollar value. The surge in IC imports reflects expectations that … Read more