The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is a major economic engine in Northern China, consisting of two municipalities, namely Beijing and Tianjin and several cities in Hebei Province, making it a region with significant geographical and talent advantages. It is also a key base for China’s data center industry by virtue of its unique geographical location, economic power and policy support. Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is a major node for “Eastern Data and Western Computing”. Beijing, in particular, stands out as an international hub for communication and technological innovation, being the home to numerous high-tech enterprises and Internet giants, that has made a significant contribution to digital transformation and its flourishing Internet economy.

The Yangtze Delta region is one of the most active regions in China in terms of economic growth, boasting a strong capacity for innovation and an unrivaled economic position within the country. The region’s GDP output ranks among the highest in China, contributing approximately one quarter of the national economic output. Comprising Shanghai and 41 cities across Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces, the region possesses abundant human resources and vibrant technology sector. It also serves as a key regional node for “Eastern Data and Western Computing”, propelling digital transformation and the booming Internet economy in the region. As one of the three core network hubs in China, Shanghai represents half of Yangtze Delta region’s data center capacity.