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China Builds AI Ambitions in Xinjiang Desert with Massive Data Centers and Nvidia Chips

by Team Lumida
July 9, 2025
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How Nvidia’s AI Chips are Secretly Making Their Way to China

Source: Ars Technicia

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  1. Data Center Expansion: China is constructing 40 data centers in the remote Xinjiang region, aiming to power its AI industry with 115,000 Nvidia chips, despite U.S. export bans.
  2. AI Infrastructure Push: The data centers are part of Beijing’s plan to create a national AI computing network, enabling startups and developers across China to access computing power remotely.
  3. Geopolitical Tensions: U.S. export controls on Nvidia chips have slowed China’s access but not stopped it, as Chinese companies continue to seek advanced semiconductors for AI development.
  4. Green Energy Integration: Xinjiang’s cheap land, cool climate, and renewable energy resources make it an ideal location for large-scale data centers, aligning with China’s sustainability goals.
  5. Strategic Vision: By treating AI computing power as a utility, China aims to democratize access, fostering innovation and reducing reliance on U.S. tech giants like OpenAI and Alphabet.

What Happened?

China is rapidly expanding its AI infrastructure by building massive data centers in Xinjiang, a remote region known for its renewable energy resources. These facilities are designed to support the country’s AI ambitions, with plans to use Nvidia’s H100 GPUs, the global standard for AI training.

Despite U.S. export restrictions, Chinese companies have outlined plans to acquire 115,000 Nvidia chips, enough to develop state-of-the-art AI models comparable to ChatGPT and Gemini. The data centers will serve as a centralized computing hub, allowing startups and developers across China to access AI resources without building their own infrastructure.


Why It Matters?

China’s efforts to build a self-sufficient AI ecosystem highlight its determination to compete with the U.S. in the global AI race. The development of a national AI utility could democratize access to computing power, fostering innovation and reducing reliance on a few dominant tech players.

However, the reliance on Nvidia chips underscores China’s vulnerability to U.S. export controls, which could hinder its progress. The geopolitical implications are significant, as the U.S. seeks to limit China’s AI capabilities while China accelerates its push for technological independence.


What’s Next?

China’s ability to scale its AI infrastructure will depend on its success in acquiring advanced chips and developing domestic alternatives to Nvidia’s technology. The creation of “computing power corridors” to connect remote data centers with urban AI hubs will also be critical.

As China’s AI ambitions grow, the U.S. is likely to tighten export controls further, potentially targeting third-party countries like Thailand and Malaysia to prevent chip smuggling. The global AI landscape will continue to be shaped by this technological and geopolitical rivalry.

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