The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters

Published June 10, 2026 · Category: News

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Protesters hold signs in front the of the Utah State Capitol building to oppose the construction of the Stratos data center in Box Elder County on May 23, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.

Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.

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