Policy analysis examines China's data center relocation initiatives across national regions, highlighting strategic transitions toward renewable energy integration.
China has constructed a comprehensive policy framework. At its heart lies the "East Data, West Compute" (东数西算) initiative—a program to relocate computing infrastructure from energy-starved coastal megacities to the renewable-rich western hinterlands. This article examines the key policies, mandates, and their implications.
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