https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-alibaba-unveils-new-powerful-chip-and-ambitious-ai-model-plansContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-alibaba-unveils-new-powerful-chip-and-ambitious-ai-model-planshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-alibaba-unveils-new-powerful-chip-and-ambitious-ai-model-plans#u83121Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:05:14 +0000Alibaba has introduced a new AI chip it describes as the most powerful in China to support ambitious AI model plans and infrastructure growth. The company aims to scale its data center capacity to 20GW by 2032. To support this expansion, Alibaba Cloud is increasing its global footprint by adding data centers in Europe and the Middle East. These announcements led to a jump in Alibaba shares as the company pushes for domestic hardware alternatives and expanded overseas AI services.Why it mattersChina is aggressively pursuing domestic semiconductor alternatives to reduce reliance on foreign techn