Azure China Cloud Regions
Azure China Cloud regions are designed to ensure compliance with Chinese regulatory requirements and are operated by 21Vianet.
Available Regions
Region Name | Location | Availability Zones | Paired Region | Available To |
---|---|---|---|---|
China East | Shanghai | Not supported | China North | Organizations operating in China |
China East 2 | Shanghai | Not supported | China North 2 | Organizations operating in China |
China East 3 | Nantong | Not supported | China North 3 | Organizations operating in China |
China North | Beijing | Not supported | China East | Organizations operating in China |
China North 2 | Beijing | Not supported | China East 2 | Organizations operating in China |
China North 3 | Zhangjiakou | 1 Zones | China East 3 | Organizations operating in China |
Frequently Asked Questions
Azure China is operated by 21Vianet (Shanghai Blue Cloud Technology Co., Ltd), a wholly owned subsidiary of VNET Group. It's a physically separated instance of Azure services operated within China to ensure compliance with Chinese regulations.
To use Azure China, you need to:
- Create an account through azure.cn
- Provide required business documentation
- Complete real-name verification process
- Sign agreements with 21Vianet
No, not all Azure services are available in China regions. You can check the current service availability on the Azure China service availability page.
Additional Resources
Azure China Documentation
Learn about Azure China cloud services, architecture, and compliance.
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