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Rural Chinese City Becomes Hub for AI Computing Infrastructure

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Ulanqab, a city historically known for livestock, is now supplying computing power for China's AI industry, according to a report on its transformation.

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  1. 2026-08-24 02:00 · South China Morning Post Tech
    A rural city, once known for livestock, now provides China’s AI computing fuel

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