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A 600-word bullet point summary focusing on statistics, comparing China and the US’s energy infrastructure readiness for AI development.

• China views energy availability for AI development as a “solved problem,” unlike the US where it’s a major bottleneck.
• McKinsey projects a $6.7 trillion investment in new data center capacity globally (2025-2030) to meet AI’s energy demands.
• US data center development is limited by power grid stress; some companies build their own power plants. Ohio households face at least a $15/month electricity bill increase due to data centers.
• Goldman Sachs highlights AI’s power demand outpacing grid development cycles.
• China annually adds more electricity demand than Germany’s total annual consumption. One Chinese province matches India’s total electricity supply.
• China maintains an 80-100% reserve margin, meaning it has at least twice the needed capacity, allowing it to absorb AI data center demand.
• The US typically operates with a 15% reserve margin or less, leading to warnings about grid strain during peak demand.
• China’s energy planning is coordinated through long-term, technocratic policy, anticipating demand. The US relies heavily on private investment with shorter-term return expectations (3-5 years), unsuitable for long-term power projects (decade-long build and payoff).
• China directs state funding to strategic sectors, accepting some project failures to ensure capacity when needed. The US lacks this public financing for long-term energy projects.
• China’s pragmatic approach to renewables and coal use, focusing on efficiency and results, contrasts with the US’s politically charged debates.
• Without significant changes in US energy infrastructure funding and development, China’s lead will widen.