Chengdu Emerges as China Digital Economy Top Contender: APEC Digital Week Spotlights Western City AI Infrastructure, Green Computing, and Open Innovation Ecosystem

Chengdu used APEC Digital Week to present itself as a major inland digital economy hub.

The city highlighted large computing capacity, low-cost green power from Sichuan, and strong international air links.

It also pointed to a growing digital creative sector and increasing attraction for Fortune Global 500 and foreign-invested firms.

The case suggests inland Chinese cities can compete in AI infrastructure through cheaper clean energy, policy support, and openness.