Alibaba (9988 HK/BABA) has set up a CNY 250mln JV with China National Nuclear Power (601985 CN) to help secure the power needed to run AI data centres

Alibaba's joint venture with China National Nuclear Power to secure CNY 250 million for powering AI data centers signals a strategic move to enhance its infrastructure amid growing AI demands.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 21 Jan 2026, 05:01 UTCOn the live feed at 04:41 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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Alibaba (9988 HK/BABA) has set up a CNY 250mln JV with China National Nuclear Power (601985 CN) to help secure the power needed to run AI data centres

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This collaboration not only strengthens Alibaba's position in the competitive AI landscape but also indicates a commitment to sustainable energy sources, which could appeal to environmentally conscious investors. The implications for sector dynamics and peer responses will be interesting to watch as firms adjust to this evolving energy and technology interface.

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