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Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity
Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have made Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, a data center hub, with ~100 data centers built or under construction
TL;DRInner Mongolia city becomes major data center hub due to low costs and Beijing proximity.
Why it matters: China's AI and cloud infrastructure increasingly concentrates in strategic locations, affecting global data sovereignty and competition.
Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have turned a city in Inner Mongolia into a crucial hub for data centers.
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