The Zhengzhou core node becomes the country’s most powerful scientific intelligent computing infrastructure, CCTV says
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenHolly ChikPublished: 6:00am, 16 Apr 2026China’s largest artificial intelligence computing cluster for scientific research entered operation on Tuesday, doubling its number of domestically made AI accelerator chips in just two months, according to state broadcaster CCTV.The AI acceleration cards were produced by Chinese supercomputer developer Sugon, which is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and are running in the core node of the national supercomputing network in Zhengzhou, Henan province.The number of chips in the computing node reached 60,000 units, up from 30,000 when trial operations began in early February.
With the upgrade, the Zhengzhou core node had become the country’s most powerful scientific intelligent computing infrastructure, CCTV reported.
CCTV said the development was “a breakthrough for China in computing infrastructure for AI-driven scientific research, which will help the country seize the commanding heights of AI industrial applications”.
Chinese researchers have long faced challenges in conducting “AI for science” research, including a shortage of computing power, software limitations and reliance on foreign suppliers for important tools, according to the official Beijing Daily.
