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As Trump and Xi talk, China surges ahead with its AI ambitions
The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, where Beijing's AI infrastructure is progressing at "China speed", says one worker.
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Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions
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The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.
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- Reported by BBC Tech and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:03:48 UTC.
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Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions
As Trump and Xi talk, China surges ahead with its AI ambitions
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