China's computing power networks are set to receive a substantial new direct investment of four trillion yuan (589.2 billion U.S. dollars) during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), said an official from the country's top economic planner.
This initiative, part of the East Data, West Computing initiative, focuses on eight national computing power hub nodes, establishing millisecond-level computing service circles across major eastern and western regions.
A new national integrated computing network monitoring and scheduling platform has recently entered trial operation, with over 60 percent of the nation’s computing power integrated into the system.
This system enhances computing access and matching capabilities, supporting more than 100 application scenarios, including artificial intelligence, industrial manufacturing, and scientific research.
"During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, we expect four trillion yuan in new direct investment for constructing computing power networks, with social investment accounting for the majority. Key areas such as computing power monitoring and scheduling, computing-electricity coordination and ultra-large-scale AI computing clusters will create significant investment opportunities for various market entities, empowering the digital and intelligent transformation of numerous industries and supporting the high-quality development of China's digital economy," said Guo Mingjun, director of the computing economy division at the State Information Center under National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
China's computing power networks to see 4 trln yuan in new direct investment during 2026-2030
