As demand for cloud computing and AI continues to grow, data centers are becoming increasingly important and, energy intensive. In southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, the city of Nyingchi is turning its naturally cool climate into an advantage for greener digital infrastructure. Our reporter Wang Tianyu has more.

Already summer. But here in Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang, I still need a light down jacket. The stable, cool climate here isn't just comfortable, it's exactly ideal for data centers.

WANG TIANYU, Nyingchi, Xizang Autonomous Region "This is where massive amounts of data are processed, stored and secured 24/7. Behind me are rows of servers powering cloud computing AI and digital infrastructure."

Keeping servers cool takes huge amounts of energy. But the naturally low temperatures in the region help reduce that pressure.

WANG TIANYU, Nyingchi, Xizang Autonomous Region "It's 19 degree Celcius right here in this corridor and I can feel strong cooling air coming out of the AC. I may get cold if I stay here for a while."

Local officials say that despite being relatively remote from the inland regions, these digital infrastructures are laying the groundwork for future growth in the digital economy.

LI LIBO, Deputy Director, Economy and Information Technology Bureau of Nyingchi City "We've built key digital infrastructure like the government cloud platform and data center, enabling data sharing and visualization, and laying the foundation for a data-driven economy."

So far, every major city in Xizang has established its own big data center, turning natural advantages into new drivers of growth.

Wang Tianyu, CGTN, Xizang Autonomous Region.