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AI IntelligenceAug 8, 2026AI Intelligence
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South Korea and Taiwan each surpassed Japan in total exports for the first time in H1 2026, driven by explosive AI chip demand.

The shift shows how deeply the AI boom is reshaping East Asia's trade and industrial hierarchies.

Data Cube AI EditorialSource: Techmeme
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South Korea and Taiwan each surpassed Japan in total exports for the first time in H1 2026, driven by explosive AI chip demand. The shift shows how deeply the AI boom is reshaping East Asia's trade and industrial hierarchies.