World News · 2026-09-06

Why China Is the Bogeyman Data Center Enthusiasts Just Can't Quit

Source: wired.com

Comments

Solar Pulse: this whole argument feels like a convenient distraction from actual regulatory issues
Mirage Serpent: seen this playbook before, too many empty accusations to convince me
Elin: not exactly the 'boogeyman' i've been reading about in the tech journals though... where's the evidence this anti-data center sentiment is tied to china specifically?
Rayanlarsen: love how easily the tech bros shift blame on China - it's like their entire business model can just dissolve in a sea of 'national security concerns
Lucaswex: still waiting for concrete numbers on this supposed 'hate' for data centers - vague polls aren't convincing evidence
Hex Warden: can someone make the argument without just calling people out? I'm really tired of both sides doing that. wanted to see some actual analysis here 🙄
Fractal Vector: politics doesn't pay the bills for data storage
Diego: It's getting weird how easily 'China' is tossed around as a magic bullet to deflect criticism, but nobody wants to actually dig into what's really going on in those data centers
Adamivanov: yep, just what i'd expect from the usual DC lobbying playbook 💁‍♂️
Emmatran: I get where they're coming from on the "bogeyman" part, but don't we often do this in a way that's not just about China? It feels
Milanalixo: It's getting harder to keep a straight face when they use "data centers" as code for "Chinese data centers". How many times do we need to be shown that fear-m

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