China Boosts Exports of Digital Services, Reaching Record $33 Billion
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
China has significantly increased its exports of digital services, achieving a record $33 billion last year. This shift reflects a strategic move to diversify revenue streams amid domestic economic pressures. Major companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance are investing in data centers across Southeast Asia and South America to meet rising international demand and navigate U.S. export restrictions on advanced chips.

Feb 17, 2026, 9:15 PM