Data Centers in Beijing

Beijing – Northern China’s Essential Digital Gateway

Beijing serves as the central nervous system for enterprises targeting Northern China and the Jing-Jin-Ji megalopolis. It provides the low-latency connectivity required for high-stakes finance and government-tech operations in one of the most demanding regulatory markets.

Beijing: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Beijing is a critical interconnection point for Northern China, featuring high fiber density and extensive peering opportunities.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 15 – as of September 2025. The market features a mix of major domestic telecommunications providers and international carriers, ensuring competitive pricing for diverse network paths.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 2, enabling access to 1 cloud regions as of September 2025. Local availability centers on AWS, facilitating high-speed connections to local availability zones.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The China Internet Exchange (CNIX) maintains a significant presence in the city. It serves as a vital hub for local traffic exchange and reduces dependency on long-haul transit as of September 2025.

Bare Metal: High-performance bare metal services are available through providers such as phoenixNAP and Hivelocity as of September 2025.

Power Analysis

Beijing provides a reliable energy environment for high-density compute requirements.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is US$0.08/kWh – as of June 2025. This pricing supports cost-effective operations for large-scale deployments in a major global capital. The grid mix consists of approximately 65% fossil fuels and a significant 30% contribution from renewables.

Power Grid Reliability: The electrical grid in Beijing's primary data center corridors is well-engineered and resilient. Facilities typically benefit from multi-substation support to ensure constant uptime for mission-critical hardware.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Beijing is the preferred destination for enterprises requiring proximity to China's political and technological leadership.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are strategically located near the Zhongguancun tech hub and the Central Business District. This proximity is essential for firms in research, finance, and government-tech sectors requiring physical or network access to partners.

Regional Market Reach: A presence in Beijing allows companies to effectively serve the Jing-Jin-Ji megalopolis. This allows providers to reach a population of over 100 million people with minimal latency as of September 2025.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Beijing offers a stable regulatory environment for infrastructure investment without localized data center subsidies. This stability helps businesses manage long-term capital planning with a predictable tax burden.

Natural Disaster Risk

Beijing is a low-risk environment for natural disasters, providing a secure foundation for long-term deployments. Modern facility standards are purpose-built to manage local conditions.

Risk Rubric: Low (3.0/10) – as of September 2025.

The primary natural hazards for the region include:

• River Flood (9.3)
• Tsunami (9.0 – indirect/regional)
• Coastal Flood (9.0 – indirect/regional)
• Tropical Cyclone (7.8)
• Earthquake (6.7)
• Drought (4.6)

Modern data center construction in the region uses specific engineering standards to manage these threats. Coastal and tsunami risks are marked as indirect given the inland position of the city. All risk assessments are current as of September 2025.