China aims to develop a massive infrastructure for artificial intelligence. The country plans to create 36 data centers that would use more than 115,000 advanced computer chips from NVIDIA. These facilities would spread across western desert areas and the city of Yiwu. Chinese companies are working with government support to make this happen. This project represents one of the most significant AI infrastructure plans China has ever attempted.
The main challenge stems from American trade restrictions that prevent China from purchasing these powerful chips directly. Chinese engineers may find ways around these rules by working in other countries, such as Malaysia and Singapore. These nations could serve as middlemen to help China access...