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Intelligence IAAug 8, 2026Intelligence IA
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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.

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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.