# compute power

China’s Telcos Near One Million Data‑Centre Racks in 2025 as They Pivot from Cloud to Intelligent Compute Services

China’s three state telecom carriers reported 938,000 externally offered data‑centre racks by end‑2025, up 108,000 year‑on‑year, reflecting a strategic pivot from broad cloud coverage to deeper compute‑network integration. The move aims to deliver intelligent, green and diversified compute services for AI and edge applications while advancing domestic digital infrastructure goals.