Over the past three years, Chinese enterprises have demonstrated a clear growth trajectory in overseas markets. This expansion is reflected not only in quantitative metrics—such as the number of physical overseas operations, overseas revenue scale, overseas investment and M&A activity, and flows and stocks of foreign direct investment—but also in the diversification of industries involved. By the end of 2025, while sectors such as advanced manufacturing, traditional manufacturing, internet applications, e-commerce, and consumer electronics remain key pillars of China’s global footprint, Chinese companies are also increasingly venturing into emerging fields like AI tools, novel AI-driven products, and embodied intelligence.
Amid the accelerating convergence of globalization and digitalization, Chinese enterprises are shifting from earlier phases of “product globalization” and “capital expansion” to a new phase driven by technology—often described as “brand globalization” and “strategic globalization.” This transformation has elevated cloud computing from a simple elastic resource to a foundational digital infrastructure and strategic enabler of global competitiveness. In this context, the cloud service demands of Chinese companies expanding overseas have become increasingly complex and distinctive,
These companies are now exporting the digital strategies refined in China’s domestic market—characterized by high concurrency, rapid iteration, and user-centric design—together with mature supply chain expertise. At the same time, they must navigate diverse regulatory regimes, market conditions, and technology ecosystems as they pursue a strategy of “controlled global expansion.” As a result, the cloud requirements of Chinese enterprises expanding overseas encompass several strategic imperatives: ensuring global operational continuity, leveraging domestic technological capabilities and industry expertise, and strengthening resilience amid geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty.
