Web infrastructure in China
China hosts a substantial internet infrastructure with 24 data centers, 21 internet exchange points, and 27 hosting providers. The country plays a central role in Asian and global connectivity, supporting massive domestic traffic and international peering. Beijing and Shanghai are the primary hubs, accounting for 13 facilities combined.
The China hosting landscape
Major operators include Telehouse - Global Data Centers and CDS Global Cloud Co., LTD, each with 3 facilities. Equinix, Inc. and Princeton Digital Group each operate 2 data centers. Key exchange points include ZXIX Hangzhou with 28 connected networks, CNIX in Beijing with 20 networks, and TOHU IX in Guangzhou with 20 networks.
Beijing has 7 facilities and Shanghai has 6, making them the top cities for hosting. Tianjin and Shenzhen each have 2 facilities. Enterprises and content providers buy hosting in these cities to reach China's large internet user base and access major IXPs like SHIXP and CNIX.
Key facts
- China has 24 data centers, 21 IXPs, and 27 hosting providers.
- Telehouse and CDS Global Cloud each operate 3 facilities.
- ZXIX Hangzhou is the largest IXP with 28 connected networks.
- Beijing hosts 7 data centers and the CNIX exchange point.
- Shanghai has 6 facilities and the SHIXP exchange with 19 networks.
- Equinix and Princeton Digital Group each run 2 data centers in China.
Top hosting cities in China
Hosting providers in China
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Data centers in China
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Capital Online Shang Di Datacenter
CDS Global Cloud Co., LTD
Capital Online Yang Qiao Datacenter
CDS Global Cloud Co., LTD
Capital Online Zhao Wei Datacenter
CDS Global Cloud Co., LTD
Chayora Tianjin China(CN)
Chayora Limited
China International Electronic Commerce Center
Stacks Inc.
EdgeConneX Chayora Tianjin China
EdgeConneX Inc.
EnmoeNetwork
Enmoe Network
Equinix SH3 - Shanghai
Equinix, Inc.
Equinix SH5 - Shanghai
Equinix, Inc.
GDS Beijing
GDS Services Ltd
GDS Shenzhen San
GDS Services Ltd