Imports from Singapore and Malaysia hit record highs as Chinese players' earnings surge.
Written by Nikkei Asia
Published on
27 Apr 2026
6 mins read
China’s imports of chipmaking equipment from Malaysia and Singapore rose sharply in 2025 to surpass those from the US, which sank to an eight-year low, a Nikkei Asia analysis has found. Yet US companies remain a vital source of advanced tools for the country.
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