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PolicyOctober 8, 2026, 11:11

China pushes six-network buildout as AI strains power links

China is accelerating construction of its "six networks" — water, a new power grid, computing, next-generation communications, urban underground pipelines, and logistics. The push is driven by AI and digital-economy data centers creating new demand on power infrastructure.

China pushes six-network buildout as AI strains power links
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