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Developing story · 2 episodes · 13 Oct to 20 Oct

China Accelerates Massive AI Data Center Buildout

Chinese tech giants and state entities are rapidly expanding their data center infrastructure in regions like Ulanqab and Shaoguan to rival US capabilities. The latest developments show major investments by Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei solidifying this aggressive buildout of domestic AI resources.

  1. Alibaba, Tencent and Huawei invest billions in Shaoguan data centers

    According to the Financial Times, Alibaba, Tencent and Huawei are each investing billions to build data centers in Shaoguan, a remote region of Guangdong province. The companies cite the area's…

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  2. China builds 90 data centers in Ulanqab to rival US AI infrastructure

    China is rapidly expanding its AI data center capacity, with nearly 90 facilities under construction in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia. The region, part of Beijing’s $560 billion five-year plan, leverages…

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