Staff Reporters
Jun 27, 2011

China invests in cloud technology centre at Chongqing

BEIJING - To promote the development of high-technology start-up firms, the Chinese government is spending a reported US$154 million on cloud-based technology centre in Chongqing, which will be free of the country's internet filters which currently screen out the likes of Facebook and Twitter.

Sites blocked by China's firewall include YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Blogger
Sites blocked by China's firewall include YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Blogger

Asian technology website Penn Olson has reported that the Cloud Special Administrative Region (SAR) will have free and uncensored internet access for its authorised workers to allow technology firms in the facility to engage more normally with developments around the world.

Asian Correspondent speculates that this development, which began in April, indicates a shift towards building up Chongqing and Chendu areas with hi-tech zones. "Recently, we’ve also seen Acer set up a plant in Chongqing, and Philips this week announced it’d be joining Foxconn with its new facilities in Chengdu," it said.

Source:
Campaign China

Follow us

Top news, insights and analysis every weekday

Sign up for Campaign Bulletins

Related Articles

Just Published

10 hours ago

40 Under 40 2024: Nishant Shekhar, Havas Media Network

Shekhar stands out for his impact on both data-driven marketing and for mentoring the next generation of talent within his agency.

11 hours ago

Why CTV and retail media could transform digital ...

Connected TV will be crucial for boosting customer conversions and brand impact in 2025, while Hong Kong will also see a rise in search spending on e-commerce, driven by growing confidence in retail media, predicts the Trade Desk's Chris Ngan.

11 hours ago

The CMO's MO: Agoda's global CMO on why the future ...

Say goodbye to generic travel ads. Agoda's Matteo Frigerio, talks about using AI to craft personalised video ads that speak your language, whisper your dreams, and ignite your wanderlust. Much like a pocket-sized AI travel agent.

12 hours ago

Havas Media Network names Singapore CEO and SEA ...

Dentsu Media’s Singapore MD Pankaj Nayak joins Havas effective immediately.