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Cover Story: China’s AI Boom Is Rewiring Its Power Grid

By Zhao Xuan, Fan Ruohong and Han Wei
2026年06月22日 05:35
Driven by AI’s huge thirst for energy, China is moving data hubs to the desert and testing virtual power plants to synchronize digital growth with green energy

When Chinese markets reopened after the May Day holiday, state-owned utility Datang International Power Generation Co. Ltd. embarked on a dizzying stock rally.

After hitting the daily trading limit six times and steadily climbing, its shares reached a record high of 9.92 yuan ($1.5) on June 3. In a single month, Datang International’s stock surged more than 130%.

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