America cannot afford to wait on permitting reform

Published March 25, 2026 7:00am ET



China is going all-in on artificial intelligence. Recently, Beijing revealed that it’s converting thousands of old data centers and other idle spaces into one-person companies tasked with developing and innovating AI.

China’s investment speaks volumes. Artificial intelligence is the driver behind the latest technological revolution, rewriting the rules of global economic competition. China knows that nations that harness the power of AI will lead, while those that can’t will fall behind. 

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