Surging exports in artificial intelligence and computing hardware are giving China significant leverage ahead of President Donald Trump's visit. Analysts suggest these tech exports are a key driver of China's economic growth and influence.

Driven by global appetite for artificial intelligence, China’s computing hardware exports have emerged as a pivotal new engine for growth, providing Beijing with strategic leverage as US tech titans accompany President Donald Trump on a high-stakes visit to the Chinese capital this week, according to analysts. Chinese trade received another significant boost from the technology sector in April, as integrated circuit (IC) export value doubled year on year to US$31.09 billion, according to data...