China

zhōngguó

中国

plan / to plan

jìhuà

计划

investment / to invest

tóuzī

投资

$295 billion / 2.95 trillion yuan

2.95 wàn yì yuán

2.95万亿元

to construct / construction

jiànshè

建设

nationwide

quánguó

全国

data center

shùjù zhōngxīn

数据中心

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China Plans $295 Billion Investment in Nationwide AI Data Center Infrastructure

China is preparing to invest approximately 2 trillion yuan ($295 billion) over the next five years to build data centers across the country. The plan aims to advance the domestic AI sector and reduce reliance on foreign technology suppliers.

The Chinese government has unveiled an ambitious data center construction plan. According to Bloomberg, China plans to invest roughly 2 trillion yuan—equivalent to $295 billion—over the next five years to build data centers nationwide.

The core objective of this plan is to provide robust computing power for the domestic artificial intelligence industry and accelerate AI technology development. The government intends to rely on domestic suppliers such as Huawei to provide at least 80 percent of essential technologies, including AI chips and other critical equipment.

This strategic initiative aims to significantly reduce China dependence on NVIDIA and other American chip companies. Industry experts note that the large-scale data center construction will substantially enhance China competitiveness in the global AI sector. The expansion of data center infrastructure will provide ample foundational support for domestic AI startups and technology companies.

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