CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net loss	$ (1,199)	$ (5,353)	$ (3,247)	$ (9,019)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation loss, net of tax	(747)	(7,245)	(2,757)	(6,358)
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt investments, net of tax	8	77	15	188
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(739)	(7,168)	(2,742)	(6,170)
Comprehensive loss attributable to AXT, Inc.	(1,938)	(12,521)	(5,989)	(15,189)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests	(179)	1,517	162	1,695
Comprehensive loss attributable to AXT, Inc.	$ (2,117)	$ (11,004)	$ (5,827)	$ (13,494)