China

zhōngguó

中国

to plan / plan

jìhuà

计划

to invest

tóuzī

投资

2 trillion yuan

2 wàn yì yuán

2万亿元

to build

jiànshè

建设

nationwide / whole country

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 Network

The Chinese government is launching a 295 billion dollar five-year plan to build a nationwide network of AI data centers. Local suppliers including Huawei will account for at least 80 percent of the technology.

The National Development and Reform Commission and other government agencies are drafting a blueprint to invest approximately 2 trillion yuan over the next five years in building data centers across China. The plan aims to advance the country AI industry and achieve dominance over the United States in this strategic technology. State-owned enterprises such as China Mobile and China Telecom will operate most of the data centers and ensure nationwide connectivity. The government plans to rely on local suppliers including Huawei to provide at least 80 percent of the technology and chips, thereby reducing dependence on Nvidia and AMD. The five-year policy blueprint also emphasizes ambitious goals in emerging technologies such as quantum computing and humanoid robots. The U.S. Department of Commerce has implemented strict licensing requirements for exports of advanced chips to Huawei and other Chinese enterprises.

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