IDG Contributor Network: Navigating the Chinese cloud

Beijing is often considered a true rival to the Silicon Valley. With more than half a billion-people carrying a smartphone and eager to use new services, China’s local market offers unparalleled scale to Chinese startups and a real advantage to lead the next wave of innovation. However, international expansion can prove a challenge. Beyond cultural and language barriers, handling heterogeneous and unfamiliar legal and compliance risks can prevent successful Chinese startups from expanding