Chunghwa Telecom Launches 12MW AI-Optimized Data Center in Taiwan
Chunghwa Telecom representatives pictured at a 2023 smart city consortium event in Vietnam, underscoring the company’s regional engagement ahead of its AI data center expansion in Taiwan.
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has opened a 12-megawatt AI-ready data center in Taoyuan, designed to support high-performance computing and AI workloads. The facility is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand AI-ready infrastructure across Taiwan.
The Taoyuan data center features energy-efficient design elements and advanced power and cooling systems. It is positioned to serve AI and cloud services clients requiring high-density colocation capacity.
The company received the 2025 Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for Data Center Services from Frost & Sullivan, recognizing CHT’s commitment to aligning infrastructure investments with emerging technology needs.
CHT plans to upgrade existing data center facilities and develop its own AI computing cloud platform. The company’s AI 2.0 agenda includes network resilience improvements and the deployment of domain-specific AI applications across various industries.
These initiatives are aligned with the increasing power demands associated with AI technologies and the need for data center infrastructure that meets both performance and environmental goals.
About Author
Follow the Chipmaker: How AI and Demand-Side Pressure Are Forcing a New Climate-Driven Energy Playbook 
Beyond the Grid: How a 500 MW Deal in Malaysia Signals Asia’s New Energy Playbook 
Change the Play: Global Investors Pivot to AI “Real Assets” Amid Sovereign Fund Push in Asia 
The New Currency: AI Governance Takes Center Stage as Trust Becomes a Critical Asset 
Global AI Race Fuels Vertical Integration as AI Investment Strategies Shift 
Localized Innovation Redefines HR Technology in Asia: Regional R&D and Ecosystems Challenge Global Models