China’s Data Center Expansion: Shifting AI Infrastructure Westward

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In China, the Guizhou province has become a hub for tech giants like Huawei, hosting numerous data centers as part of a government strategy to develop AI infrastructure in the less populated western regions. This move aims to nearly double China’s data center capacity in the next five years amid a tech race with the United States. The projects in Guian New Area have transformed the region, improving transport, trade, and creating business opportunities. The construction of data centers in Guizhou follows a strategy known as “Eastern Data Western Computing.” This strategy leverages the cooler climates and abundant renewable energy…

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