China to Invest 4 Trillion Yuan in Computing Power Networks by 2030

China is set to channel four trillion yuan (approximately 589.2 billion U.S. dollars) into the construction of computing power networks over the 2026-2030 period, according to an official from the country's top economic planning body.

The investment, announced under the 15th Five-Year Plan, will focus on eight national computing hub nodes and aims to establish millisecond-level computing service circles across both eastern and western regions. This forms part of the broader East Data, West Computing initiative.

Guo Mingjun, director of the computing economy division at the State Information Center under the National Development and Reform Commission, said social investment will account for the majority of the new funding. He highlighted key areas such as computing power monitoring and scheduling, computing-electricity coordination, and ultra-large-scale AI computing clusters as significant opportunities for market players.

A newly launched national integrated computing network monitoring and scheduling platform has entered trial operation, integrating over 60 percent of the nation's computing power. The platform enhances computing access and matching capabilities, supporting more than 100 application scenarios including artificial intelligence, industrial manufacturing, and scientific research.

The initiative is expected to accelerate the digital and intelligent transformation of industries and support the high-quality development of China's digital economy.