July 5, 2026

Hong Kong now handles more than half of China’s chip imports

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Hong Kong has become the main artery for high-tech goods flowing in and out of China, and its chip trade has hit record levels. The city accounted for more than half of China’s $239bn in semiconductor imports in the first five months of 2026, accordi...