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Chinese AI boom sends Hong Kong data centre prices soaring

Chinese firms are using Hong Kong as a springboard to test models and expand overseas.

  • Chinese AI start-ups like Bytedance driving demand for Hong Kong data centres
  • Lease prices nearly double in 2026, reaching up to $180 per kilowatt
  • Chinese hyperscalers and independent firms expanding presence in city