China wants in on U.S. AI data center boom. Here's why

Chinese suppliers are targeting the United States market to build prefabricated data centers and supply components. American tech firms need these facilities quickly, but domestic builders face equipment shortages. This dynamic forces trade and legal experts to navigate national security concerns alongside urgent industrial demands.

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