Location and Network Connectivity:Situated at the geometric center of China’s eight national computing power hubs, Yichang achieves one-way network latency of less than 15 milliseconds to each major node. As a key central node in the “East Data, West Computing” initiative, it efficiently absorbs computing demand from eastern regions while coordinating and leveraging western computing resources.

Climate and Energy Advantages:Yichang features a mild, four-season climate that enables effective use of natural cooling to reduce PUE. The city is also home to world-class hydropower resources, including the Three Gorges Dam and Gezhouba Dam. Clean energy accounts for over 93% of the local power mix, providing an abundant, stable supply of green electricity capable of supporting the long-term operation of energy-intensive computing clusters.

Policy Support and Industrial Ecosystem:At the national level, Yichang has been incorporated into China’s computing power network planning and designated as a pilot city for digital infrastructure development. At the provincial level, policies promote coordinated development of computing and networking resources and guide the concentration of computing capacity in Yichang. At the municipal level, the city has introduced a comprehensive package of incentives, including dedicated subsidies, guaranteed energy consumption quotas, and industrial fund support, while also offering facilitation in land use, talent attraction, and power grid access.