The Chinese cloud computing market is booming—but navigating it can be complex, especially for international businesses and IT professionals. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new book:
Cloud Computing in China: The Complete Guide to China’s Cloud Market, Providers, Regulations, and Networking, now available for purchase on Amazon.

Whether you're a business leader, cloud architect, compliance officer, or an entrepreneur entering the Chinese digital ecosystem, this book is your comprehensive companion for understanding how to successfully build and scale cloud infrastructure in China.

Why Cloud Computing in China Matters More Than Ever

China’s cloud computing sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world. With aggressive investments in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and smart infrastructure, the Chinese government and private sector are leading a wave of innovation.

But this market operates under an entirely different set of rules than in the West. From data localization laws and cross-border restrictions to unique local providers like Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and Tencent Cloud, cloud computing in China presents both significant opportunities and unique challenges.

For companies expanding into China, understanding these nuances isn’t optional—it’s essential. And yet, high-quality, practical information in English about the Chinese cloud market remains surprisingly limited.

That’s where this book comes in.

About the Book: What You’ll Learn

Cloud Computing in China: The Complete Guide to China’s Cloud Market, Providers, Regulations, and Networking is a 360-degree playbook designed to help you understand, enter, and thrive in the Chinese cloud landscape.

Here’s a quick overview of what’s covered:

✅ China’s Cloud Market Overview

Get up to speed on the size, growth, and dynamics of the Chinese cloud industry. Learn about the key players, market share distribution, and how government initiatives like “Cloud-First” policies are driving digital infrastructure at scale.

✅ Detailed Profiles of Key Cloud Providers

Dive into the major providers—Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Tencent Cloud, AWS China, Azure China—and learn how they operate, how they differ from their global counterparts, and what businesses should consider when choosing one.

✅ Regulatory Frameworks Explained

From the Cybersecurity Law (CSL) and Data Security Law (DSL) to PIPL (Personal Information Protection Law) and MLPS 2.0, you’ll learn how to comply with China’s strict regulations and what non-compliance can mean for your operations.

✅ Licensing and Compliance

Step-by-step guidance on how to obtain an ICP license, undergo MLPS certification, and handle cross-border data transfer approvals—a must-read for any company planning to host services or websites in China.

✅ Networking and CDN Strategies

Discover how to architect your cloud solution to minimize latency, overcome the Great Firewall, and ensure consistent performance across Chinese regions. The book dives deep into China’s fragmented ISP environment and the best CDN providers to work with.

✅ Cost Management and Optimization

Learn how cloud pricing in China works, how to avoid unnecessary costs, and how to choose the right regions and plans for your workloads. Includes strategies for working with government-subsidized regions like Ningxia and Inner Mongolia.

✅ Checklists, Best Practices, and Real-World Guidance

Throughout the book, you’ll find checklists, practical advice, and actionable insights that can be applied immediately—whether you’re planning deployment, negotiating with providers, or managing cloud operations.

Who This Book Is For

This book is designed for a wide audience across technology and business functions, including:

• IT Directors and CIOs expanding operations into China

• Cloud architects building multi-region or hybrid cloud systems

• Legal and compliance teams responsible for data governance

• Startups and SMEs entering the Chinese market for the first time

• DevOps and Infrastructure Engineers responsible for deployments and uptime

• Global product teams managing distributed applications across regions

If your company stores, processes, or delivers data to users in China, this book is a must-have resource.

Why I Wrote This Book

After years of working with clients expanding into the Chinese market—and helping them navigate everything from regulatory complexity to unexpected technical challenges—I realized how little consolidated, practical, and accessible information existed on the topic.

I’ve worked hands-on with global cloud providers, local Chinese partners, and legal teams to design architectures that work—and this book distills that experience into one accessible volume.

My goal is to help businesses avoid costly missteps, make smart cloud decisions, and expand confidently and compliantly into China’s cloud ecosystem.

What Makes This Book Different

There are many resources on global cloud strategy, but very few that are entirely focused on China—and even fewer that go beyond high-level theory.

This book delivers:

• China-specific architecture and network guidance

• Regulatory walk-throughs written for non-lawyers

• Cloud provider comparisons tailored to Chinese operations

• Deployment and cost optimization advice specific to the Chinese market

• Practical steps, not just policy summaries

It’s not just what you need to know—it’s what you need to do, laid out clearly and concisely.

Where to Get the Book

Cloud Computing in China: The Complete Guide to China’s Cloud Market, Providers, Regulations, and Networking is now available worldwide on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback editions.

🔗 Buy the book on Amazon 

Final Thoughts: Don’t Enter the Chinese Cloud Market Blind

Whether you’re a seasoned global operator or entering China for the first time, this book will help you make informed, strategic decisions and avoid the pitfalls that so many companies encounter when expanding into this unique and highly regulated cloud environment.

The opportunity is massive—but only if you go in prepared.

Get your copy today and equip yourself with the knowledge to succeed in China’s cloud computing frontier.