China’s imports of integrated circuits tumbled 27 per cent to 68 billion units in January and February, while exports fell 21 per cent to 37 billion units. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s imports of integrated circuits tumbled 27 per cent to 68 billion units in January and February, while exports fell 21 per cent to 37 billion units. Photo: Shutterstock
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Tech war: China’s chip imports slump 27 per cent in the first 2 months of 2023 as US sanctions bite

  • Chip imports fell to 67.6 billion units in January and February, while the value of imports tanked 31 per cent to US$47.8 billion
  • China’s chip industry is facing mounting pressure amid escalating US restrictions, but other manufacturing activity is rebounding after the end of zero-Covid

Ann Cao
Ann Cao in Shanghai

Updated: 8:37pm, 7 Mar, 2023

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China’s imports of integrated circuits tumbled 27 per cent to 68 billion units in January and February, while exports fell 21 per cent to 37 billion units. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s imports of integrated circuits tumbled 27 per cent to 68 billion units in January and February, while exports fell 21 per cent to 37 billion units. Photo: Shutterstock
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