GDHEC CO.,LTD(SH:600673) 3 6 Ke·2025-09-11 23:56Group 1 - The core point of the article is the significant acquisition of Qinhuai Data, a major player in the data center industry, by Dongyangguang Group for 28 billion yuan, marking the largest deal in this sector to date [3][11]. - Dongyangguang Group, along with local state-owned capital, aims to leverage its clean energy supply capabilities and lower electricity costs to complement Qinhuai Data's established data center clusters in key economic regions [4][6]. - The acquisition aligns with China's "East Data West Computing" strategy, aiming to create an integrated computing network across the country [4][17]. Group 2 - Qinhuai Data, established in 2015, operates as a neutral third-party infrastructure provider, focusing on server hosting, energy transmission, and IT operations, with a significant presence in major economic zones [5][6]. - As of Q2 2024, Qinhuai Data's total IT capacity reached 1,640 MW, with 99% of its business being ultra-large-scale operations, primarily serving large internet companies like ByteDance, which accounted for 86.3% of its revenue in 2022 [6][7][8]. - The company has undergone substantial capital investments, including a notable 60 billion yuan investment in a new media big data industry base and a strategic merger with Bridge Data Centres [10][12]. Group 3 - The IDC industry in China has evolved through four stages, with the current phase driven by AI demand, leading to a shift towards intelligent computing centers and the adoption of liquid cooling technologies [14][16]. - The industry is expected to see a compound annual growth rate of over 25% from 2023 to 2028, with the share of intelligent computing rising significantly [17]. - Key trends include a push for green transformation, collaborative computing networks, and the integration of AI with IDC services [17].