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HONG KONG NOW HANDLES OVER HALF OF CHINA'S CHIP IMPORTS

Hong Kong accounted for more than 50% of China's $239 billion in chip imports during the first five months of 2026, marking a record share. The figure represents a significant increase from approximately 33% a decade ago.

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Official data shows Hong Kong accounted for 50%+ of China's $239B in chip imports in the first five months of 2026, a record share, up from ~33% a decade ago (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Official data shows Hong Kong accounted for 50%+ of China's $239B in chip imports in the first five months of…

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China's Nexchip Semiconductor says it aims to raise around $890.37M in its Hong Kong share sale by offering 216.2M shares at ~$4.12/share, the top of its range (Rajasik Mukherjee/Reuters)

Rajasik Mukherjee / Reuters: China's Nexchip Semiconductor says it aims to raise around $890.37M in its Hong Kong share…

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