China’s Computing Power Industry Accelerates Global Collaboration as Lingang New Area Unveils Landmark Projects

Among the highlights was the signing of China Telecom’s Lingang Information Park Phase II, a RMB 25 billion mega-project set to establish a supercomputing center capable of supporting trillion-parameter AI model training. Jiang Liu, Vice General Manager of Lingang Computing Power Shanghai Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech as a representative of the new enterprises, underscoring the strategic importance of computing power as the “engine” of the digital economy. Chen Jinshan, Member of the Shanghai Municipal Standing Committee and Secretary of the Lingang New Area Party Working Committee, attended the ceremony, reaffirming the national and global significance of Lingang’s advancements.

Computing Power: Fueling China’s Digital Ambitions and Global Partnerships

As a cornerstone of the digital era, computing power has emerged as a critical strategic resource driving innovation across industries. China’s computing power market, projected to grow at a CAGR of over 30% through 2030, is poised to lead global AI, big data, and semiconductor development. The Lingang New Area, leveraging its state-of-the-art infrastructure and policy advantages, is spearheading this transformation.

Lingang Computing Power Shanghai, the operator of the Lingang Information Park, is accelerating the construction of its intelligent computing ecosystem. The Phase I facility, launched in 2022, delivered China’s first domestically developed 10,000-card liquid-cooled computing cluster in March 2024, now fully operational for commercial use. Phase II will expand this vision, creating a hybrid supply system integrating AI computing, general computing, and supercomputing, while collaborating with industry giants like SenseTime, China Unicom, and UCloud to advance “homegrown chips for domestic AI applications” in synergy with Lingang’s integrated circuit industry cluster.

Lingang’s Computing Power Center: A Global Benchmark

As the largest operator-grade computing resource hub in the Yangtze River Delta, the Lingang AI Computing Center boasts a single-cluster capacity of 10,000 GPUs, enabling seamless multi-node, multi-card parallel computing and ultra-high-throughput communication required for training trillion-parameter AI models. This infrastructure not only serves domestic innovation but also opens doors for international partnerships, aligning with China’s vision to build an open, collaborative global digital ecosystem.

Driving “National-Chip Adoption” and International Synergy

The Lingang Information Park Phase II project, spanning 300,000 square meters, exemplifies China’s dual focus on technological self-reliance and global integration. By fostering collaboration between telecom leaders, cloud providers, and chip manufacturers, Lingang aims to reduce dependency on foreign semiconductor technologies while inviting global enterprises to co-innovate in areas like AI algorithm optimization, energy-efficient data centers, and cross-border data governance.

“China’s computing power industry is not just growing—it’s evolving as a shared global asset,” said Jiang Liu during his address. “Lingang’s open ecosystem welcomes international players to jointly explore opportunities in smart manufacturing, autonomous systems, and green computing, backed by our world-class infrastructure and policy support.”

A Future Built on Openness and Innovation

The Lingang New Area’s latest milestone reflects China’s broader strategy to lead the global digital economy through cutting-edge R&D, strategic investments, and international cooperation. With its unmatched scale, rapidly evolving supply chains, and commitment to sustainable growth, China’s computing power sector is set to redefine technological boundaries while offering unparalleled opportunities for global enterprises.

About Lingang New Area
As a flagship zone of China’s Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, the Lingang New Area is a magnet for high-tech industries, offering tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and advanced infrastructure. It is home to over 1,000 AI, semiconductor, and renewable energy enterprises, driving the nation’s ambition to achieve 30% of global computing power output by 2035.