China Web Delivery
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We’re already in.
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Once tested and found qualified we bring you the most certified innovative products out there for every pressing use case.
Your Benefits
Your Single Entry Point to China
Our mission is to enable business activity in China. We therefore curated a wide range of web delivery, networking and security solutions to cater to the full arc of your requirements.
Compliance Checked
Reduce one complex liability off your business expansion plan. Rest assured that your China web delivery activities adhere to governmental regulations.
High Performance
Provide Chinese users content and services with reliability and speed. Reduce latency through local PoPs and prevent downtimes with the best local Premium DNS providers.
Reduced Costs
Leverage our favorable position with local vendors and the benefits of bundling to make your China expansion cost-effective, surpassing language and culture boundaries.
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Why is it important to have a CDN for China?
Having a CDN for China is crucial due to the unique technical, regulatory, and infrastructural challenges of delivering web content in the region. Here’s why a China-specific CDN is essential:
- Overcoming Network Latency
China’s internet infrastructure operates within a framework known as the “Great Firewall”, which introduces significant latency for cross-border traffic. Without a local CDN, content served from servers outside China can experience delays due to:
- Longer routes and higher latency: Data packets often need to traverse multiple international gateways.
- Strict traffic inspection: The Great Firewall imposes deep packet inspection (DPI), further slowing down delivery.
A China CDN mitigates these issues by hosting and delivering content from edge servers within the country, reducing the physical and regulatory distance to end users.
- Compliance with Chinese Regulations
China has strict internet governance laws, including data residency and content censorship requirements. A China CDN:
- Ensures compliance: Operates within government-approved frameworks, meeting regulations like data localization (e.g., storing user data within China).
- Streamlines licensing: Many CDN providers assist with mandatory ICP (Internet Content Provider) licensing, required for operating a website in China.
- Improved User Experience
China’s internet users expect fast-loading websites, especially given the region’s massive digital economy. A China CDN:
- Reduces load times: Local edge servers deliver content faster, leading to improved Time to First Byte (TTFB) and overall performance.
- Supports mobile-first users: With China being a predominantly mobile internet market, local CDNs optimize delivery for diverse mobile networks.
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What is the ICP (Internet Content Provider) licensing, required for operating a website in China?
The ICP (Internet Content Provider) license is a mandatory regulatory requirement for operating a website or web application accessible within China. It is issued by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and ensures compliance with local laws and regulations. Without an ICP license, a website hosted in China cannot be legally accessible.
An ICP license is required for:
- Websites hosted on servers within mainland China (whether on a cloud provider or private hosting).
- Applications or platforms offering services directly to Chinese users.
There are two primary types of ICP licenses, depending on the nature of the website or service:
- ICP Filing (ICP备案 – Bei’An):
- Required for non-commercial websites, such as personal blogs or informational portals.
- A simpler process compared to a commercial license.
- Ensures that the website complies with Chinese laws but does not allow monetization or e-commerce.
- ICP Commercial License (ICP经营许可证 – Jingying):
- Mandatory for websites engaging in commercial activities, including e-commerce, paid services, or advertising revenue.
- This license is more complex to obtain as it involves stricter regulations and eligibility criteria.
Beware! Websites without an ICP license hosted in mainland China are inaccessible and may be penalized and hosting providers in China are required to block unlicensed domains!!!
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Which CDN works in China?
Selecting the right CDN depends on your specific needs, such as content type, target audience, and compliance readiness. Contact us to better understand your needs and your alternatives.
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Can I serve content to Chinese end-users from outside of mainland China (Hong Kong)?
Yes, but latency and performance will be negatively impacted which may result in poor user experience, reduced conversions and engagement. Users expect fast response from websites today, and delivering content within mainland China is critical for businesses in China.
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How is China CDN different from a generic CDN?
China has strict rules and regulations for internet related companies. They require companies to obtain an ICP (Internet Content Provider) license from the MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the Chinese government) in order to deliver content within mainland China.
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What is the CDN PoP distribution within mainland China?
Our China CDN partners have dozens of PoPs distributed all over China’s main cities and population centers.
