Alibaba, Tencent, Huawei pour billions into Shaoguan data centers

Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei are investing billions in data centers in Shaoguan, a hinterland region of China with cheap power and a cool climate. Locals hope the AI infrastructure push brings an economic boom, but some residents are angered by the buildout.

• Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei are pouring billions into Shaoguan data centers
• The region offers cheap power and a cool climate
• Some local residents are angered by the buildout