China's computing power reaches 1,053 exaflops, advancing intelligent economy

13 articles · Updated · China Daily · Apr 28

By September 2025, China operated over 12.5 million standard racks and achieved a market size of 835.1 billion yuan, ranking second globally in computing capacity.
The expansion supports AI model training, industrial digital transformation, and over 500 flagship smart factories across 31 provinces, enhancing productivity and fostering integrated innovation in manufacturing and other sectors.
Despite rapid growth, China faces challenges in high-end chip dependence and software ecosystem maturity, prompting calls for open-source development, infrastructure optimization, and talent cultivation to strengthen its global competitiveness.

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