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South Korea, Taiwan overtake Japan in exports for first time on AI chip boom

South Korea, Taiwan overtake Japan in exports for first time on AI chip boom

South Korea and Taiwan each surpassed Japan in total exports during the first half of 2026 for the first time, according to a Nikkei analysis. Both economies are benefiting more from surging demand for semiconductors.

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