China trials its largest locally made AI computing resource in major infrastructure push

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Coco FengFebruary 6, 2026 at 08:30 AM

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China's state-backed SuperComputing Network (SCNet) has begun beta testing a new node in Zhengzhou, Henan province, representing a major push in domestic AI infrastructure. The node is powered by China's largest locally made AI computing cluster, consisting of three scaleX platforms from Sugon, a Chinese supercomputer developer. These platforms support over 30,000 AI acceleration cards and could deliver a combined computing power of 15 eflops. While SCNet didn't disclose the node's total computing power, this deployment signifies China's effort to bolster its AI capabilities with domestically produced technology. This development comes as the world's most powerful supercomputer, El Capitan, achieves 1.8 eflops at maximum performance.

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Shanghai 40% TOP500 40% Hewlett Packard Enterprise 50% El Capitan 50% Dawning Information Industry 60% Zhengzhou 60% Henan 60% Sugon ×480% SuperComputing Network (SCNet) ×280% China 90%

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