# Chinese Data Centres: Power and AI Rules in ASEAN

An episode of [CATO — Geopolitics & Macro | AGORA Intelligence](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6806183644), 23 Sep 2026.

Audio: https://audio.agora-intelligence.com/en/chinese-data-centers-asean-ai-rules.mp3

The cloud framework approved by ASEAN sets principles; the Chinese data centres opening in Malaysia set operational requirements. An analysis of the lock-in mechanism, its historical precedents and the consequences for anyone allocating capital in the region.

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