# Alibaba, Tencent and Huawei invest billions in Shaoguan data centers

_Published Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 8:07 AM EDT · Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Alibaba, Tencent and Huawei are pouring billions into data centers in Shaoguan, the Financial Times reported. The remote region offers cheap power and a cool climate. The investment is angering some locals, while residents hope China's AI infrastructure push will deliver a long-awaited economic boom.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261020/p14#a261020p14)

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Published: 2026-10-20T12:07:52.508Z
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