AWS is a leading cloud infrastructure platform offering compute, storage, database, networking, AI/ML, analytics, DevOps, and security services across 30+ global regions. Core products include EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront, EKS, DynamoDB, and SageMaker. AWS is widely adopted by startups, enterprises, governments, and research institutions for scalable and secure cloud-native architecture, with rich SDKs, APIs, compliance certifications, and partner ecosystem.

AWS offers two separate mainland China regions (Beijing operated by Sinnet and Ningxia by NWCD), which are fully compliant with Chinese regulations including ICP filing. Many core services are available, although some global features (e.g., IAM global users, CloudSearch, Route 53, Secrets Manager) are missing or limited. China Regions require a separate account and credentials; global-account credentials do not work. Due to separate infrastructure, services in China Regions are disconnected from global Regions. Users must complete local compliance, such as ICP filing and local banking. Enterprises often replicate architectures using China Regions’ AWS services, but must adapt to service availability differences. It's production-grade, though slower to launch and limited compared to global AWS. Chinese customers use AWS China for global-like experience with legal compliance.

The information regarding service availability in China is provided for general reference purposes only. Due to the dynamic nature of network conditions and regulatory environments, the actual accessibility of these services may vary over time and by location. Users are advised to verify the current status independently.