On Thursday, China inaugurated its national supercomputing network during a ceremony in Tianjin Municipality, marking a significant step toward enhancing its digital economy.
The newly established platform aims to balance the disparity between the supply and demand of computing power across the country. By integrating resources, it seeks to provide robust support for the burgeoning digital economy, fostering innovation and development in various sectors.
Qian Depei, a computer scientist and academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences who leads the platform’s expert panel, highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in this initiative. “We will leverage AI to propel collaborative innovation across hardware, algorithms, applications, and systems within the computing field,” he stated.
The network has already attracted over 200 service providers specializing in applications, data, and computing models. These contributors have offered more than 3,200 products, encompassing advanced digital innovations such as scientific computing, industrial simulation, and AI model training.
The construction of the national supercomputing network began in April 2023, as announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology. This initiative represents China’s commitment to advancing its technological infrastructure and strengthening its position in the global digital landscape.
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China sets up national supercomputing network to boost digital economy
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