Tianjin's tax invoice data for the first half of 2026 shows the new-generation IT industry chain grew 8.9% YoY. AI-related sectors led the charge: the AI sub-chain rose 23.7% and integrated circuits grew 18.7%. Computing power and energy infrastructure also surged, with generator manufacturing up 37.5%, lithium batteries up 96.8%, and fiber optics up 60.2%. Semiconductors were the standout: chip manufacturing rose 18.5% and server-related computer manufacturing jumped 110.5%. The numbers paint a picture of a city where the entire AI ecosystem, from chips to computing infrastructure, is gaining strong momentum.
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Tax Data Shows Rapid Growth of Tianjin's AI-Related Industry Chain
Tianjin tax bureau invoice data shows the city's new-generation IT industry chain sales revenue grew 8.9% YoY in H1 2026, with the AI sub-chain up 23.7% and IC sub-chain up 18.7%. Computing power and signal infrastructure surged, with lithium battery manufacturing up 96.8% and fiber optic cable up 60.2%. The semiconductor sector was the clear beneficiary, with server-assembly-related computer manufacturing up 110.5%.
2026-07-22