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A 12 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) data centre is being constructed in Lhasa as part of China’s attempts to tap into South Asia. Exploiting Tibet’s “temperate climate and low average temperature, that are ideal for keeping servers cool”, in order to develop its Belt and Road Initiative Chinese officials are hoping to push increased trade and investment with India, Nepal, Bangladesh and other countries in the region.
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