RedNote Reportedly Plans $2.2 Billion, 600 MW Data Center Near Ulanqab

Chinese social media platform RedNote is planning a 600-megawatt, US$2.2 billion data centre in Inner Mongolia, targeting delivery in the first quarter of 2027. The project, which may be built in the renewable-energy hub of Ulanqab, aligns with China's projected 4 trillion yuan national computing network expansion. RedNote has held talks with VNET, while the National Development and Reform Commission pledged support for such private investments.

RedNote data centre project

• ▪RedNote has held talks with VNET, one of China's largest data centre operators, regarding the buildout of the Ulanqab facility
• ▪RedNote is planning a 600-megawatt data centre project with a budget of approximately 15 billion yuan (US$2.2 billion) excluding semiconductor costs
• ▪RedNote is targeting the delivery of its planned data centre project in the first quarter of 2027

Inner Mongolia facility location

• ▪RedNote plans to build its data centre facility in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, either in Ulanqab proper or west of the city
• ▪Ulanqab, the proposed location for RedNote's data centre, is known for its wind and renewable energy projects

China AI infrastructure investment

• ▪National Development and Reform Commission spokesperson Jiang Yi stated on July 31, 2026, that the Chinese government will support private investment in computing infrastructure
• ▪The National Development and Reform Commission expects a total investment of 4 trillion yuan in China's national computing network buildout over the next five years