Why China Is the Bogeyman Data Center Enthusiasts Just Can't Quit
THE SO WHAT
Blaming foreign actors for data center backlash obscures the real constraint — local communities are pushing back on land, water, and power use. If you’re planning AI or cloud buildouts, treat community engagement and transparent siting data as core project work, not PR cleanup.
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