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

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

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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.

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