CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 6,545	$ 4,615	$ 10,517	$ 8,380
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax	(7,063)	1,725	(6,473)	1,569
Change in unrealized loss on available-for-sale debt investments, net of tax	(73)	6	(244)	(2)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(7,136)	1,731	(6,717)	1,567
Comprehensive income (loss)	(591)	6,346	3,800	9,947
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests	145	(506)	(753)	(813)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AXT, Inc.	$ (446)	$ 5,840	$ 3,047	$ 9,134