Wuxi Returns to Top 10, Suzhou AI Exports Top RMB 600 Billion as Korean Firms Boost Investment
In the first half of 2026, major Chinese trade hubs reported strong export growth, led by AI and semiconductor products. Wuxi's total foreign trade reached RMB 499.1 billion, up 28.5%, lifting it back into the national top 10 after eight years. Suzhou's trade approached RMB 2 trillion, with AI-related exports exceeding RMB 600 billion, up 2.1 times. Xi'an saw integrated circuit trade of RMB 267.8 billion, while Zhongshan's exports of integrated circuits surged 454.1%. Korean companies SK Hynix and Samsung increased investment in chip plants in Wuxi and Xi'an respectively.
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