In the realm of technological prowess, the competition for computing power has evolved into a strategic battleground between two global giants — China and the United States. A recent report by Global Times sheds light on China’s ambitious plans to escalate its computing power by over 50% by the year 2025. This surge is not just a numerical target, but a strategic move aimed at fortifying China’s scientific and technological independence, particularly in the face of the ongoing China-US tech competition.
According to a preliminary report by KPMG, China’s core computing power industry is set to scale up to at least 4.4 trillion yuan ($613 billion) by 2025, with the potential to reach an astounding 24 trillion yuan when factoring in related industries. The nation’s impressive double-digit annual growth rates in computing power, as highlighted by Ma Jihua, a veteran analyst in the telecom industry, stand in stark contrast to the US, which has maintained a growth rate of around 5 percent in recent years.
To solidify its position on the global technology stage, six government agencies, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Ministry of Education, released a comprehensive action plan aimed at promoting high-quality development in the country’s computing power technology. This heavyweight plan outlines clear indicators for computing power, network capacity, and storage capacity.
In the pursuit of computing supremacy, China has set an ambitious goal to exceed 300 EFLOPS (exaFLOPS) by 2025, reflecting a 50% increase from the current level. EFLOPS, equivalent to 1 quintillion floating-point operations per second, is a crucial metric for measuring a computer’s speed and plays a pivotal role in technological advances, particularly in artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
The move is not merely a technological race, but a strategic initiative viewed by experts as crucial for China to stand out amid the China-US technology rivalry. It also serves as a means to enhance China’s self-innovation capabilities in core technologies, particularly as the US and China maintain the top two positions in global computing index rankings, according to data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology.
In tandem with computing power, China has set ambitious goals for data storage capacity, aiming for a total of 1,800 exabytes by 2025, with advanced storage capacity accounting for over 30 percent. Recognizing the crucial role of computing power infrastructure in the digital era, China is strategically positioning itself to accelerate innovation in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and quantum communication.
In this era of technological evolution, the mission of DGPT gains prominence. As China propels itself into the forefront of computing power, DGPT stands as a testament to the vision of democratizing computing capabilities. DGPT’s mission is rooted in empowering individuals by harnessing idle computing power from the public, fostering a collaborative approach to technological advancements. As China forges ahead, DGPT’s commitment to inclusivity and decentralized innovation aligns with the broader narrative of shaping a future where technology is accessible to all.
