CX DAILY

CX Daily: Chinese Tech Giants’ Struggle to Power AI Data Center Boom

Published: May. 22, 2025 9:35 a.m. GMT+8

00:00

00:00/00:00

Listen to this article 1x

TOP STORIES

Power /

In Depth: Chinese tech giants’ struggle to power AI data center boom

China’s rapidly expanding demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing has sent data centers’ energy consumption soaring. Securing reliable, cheaper electricity is crucial but proving challenging for operators trying to meet the government’s green power targets.

Register to read this article for free.

Register

Unlock exclusive discounts with a Caixin group subscription — ideal for teams and organizations.

Subscribe to both Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal — for the price of one.

Share this article

Open WeChat and scan the QR code

GALLERY

: Gallery: Asia New Vision Forum Kicks Off in Singapore

NEWSLETTERS

Get our CX Daily, weekly Must-Read and China Green Bulletin newsletters delivered free to your inbox, bringing you China's top headlines.

We ‘ve added you to our subscriber list.

Manage subscription

PODCAST

Caixin Deep Dive: Former Securities Regulator Yi Huiman’s Corruption Probe

00:00

00:00/00:00

MOST POPULAR

1: Sinopec and Saudi Aramco Launch $10 Billion Petrochemical Venture in Fujian

2: Cover Story: How the Yuan is Taking Over the Dollar’s Role in Global Trade

3: Finance Movers and Shakers: Former Securities Watchdog Chief Yi Huiman Under Graft Probe

4: Hong Kong Moves to Ease Capital Rules for Banks Holding Licensed Crypto

5: China’s Regulator Ramps Up Push to Curb Food Delivery Subsidy War

SPONSORED

OR