{"id":20949,"date":"2025-09-04T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T01:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/?post_type=blog&p=20949"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:07:22","slug":"alibaba-server-difference","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/en\/blog\/alibaba-server-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Cloud Computing\u3011Differences Between Aliyun and Alibaba Cloud"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cloud platform provided by Alibaba Group is operated under the brand name “Aliyun” in China, while it is marketed as “Alibaba Cloud” for international markets.<\/p>\n

Although both are part of the Alibaba Group, there are differences in the console interfaces, account authentication methods, and the services and regulatory compliance provided to customers.<\/p>\n

*Note: Information as of September 2025.<\/p>\n

Comparison: Aliyun vs. Alibaba Cloud<\/h2>\n

Although both are cloud services from the Alibaba Group, they are treated almost as separate services because of differences in account systems and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n

Aliyun\u2019s services, in particular, can only be used by customers who have a Chinese ID or a business license, meaning they are available exclusively to users with a domestic Chinese identity or a registered Chinese company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Brand Name<\/span><\/td>\nAliyun (China Edition)<\/span><\/td>\nAlibaba Cloud (International Edition)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service URL<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/cn.aliyun.com<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.alibabacloud.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Target Users<\/td>\nIndividuals and companies within China<\/td>\nIndividuals and companies outside China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Account Opening Requirements<\/td>\nChinese ID or business license<\/td>\nPersonal or corporate information (may require a Chinese contact in some cases) |<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Account Verification Method<\/td>\nReal-name verification (Chinese ID required)<\/td>\nVerified using personal or corporate information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Services Provided<\/td>\nSpecialized for China (e.g., ICP license-related services)<\/td>\nStandard global cloud services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Using China Regions<\/td>\nAvailable by default<\/td>\nAvailable under certain conditions (e.g., a Chinese contact may be required)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regulatory Compliance<\/td>\nConditional; requires ICP registration and reporting to the Public Security Bureau for internet publishing<\/td>\nICP registration not possible (only for overseas companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Support Channels<\/td>\nChina-focused (mainly Chinese)<\/td>\nGlobal support (mainly English)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If an Overseas Company Wants to Use China Regions<\/h2>\n

For overseas corporate customers who want to use China regions, it is possible to do so through an Alibaba Cloud (International) account.<\/p>\n

By following the steps below to create an account, access to China regions can be enabled:<\/p>\n

\u2460 Create an Alibaba Cloud account<\/h3>\n

Create an Alibaba Cloud account via the website: https:\/\/www.alibabacloud.com<\/a><\/p>\n

*Note: In this example, we will show how to create a corporate (business) account.<\/p>\n

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The account email address will be verified. A verification email will be sent to the registered email address.<\/p>\n

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You must also register a credit card for payment in advance.<\/p>\n

When creating an account, registering a credit card is mandatory, regardless of whether you plan to use the services in the future.<\/p>\n

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At this point, the preparations for using Alibaba Cloud are complete.<\/p>\n

\u2461 Select a Cloud Server in the China Region<\/h3>\n

Here, we will choose a server (virtual machine) called ECS (Elastic Compute Service).<\/p>\n

At this stage, it is already possible to select a China region and the desired instance model.<\/p>\n

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When you proceed to \u201cPlace Order\u201d, the following message will appear.<\/p>\n

This means that even for overseas companies, \u201ccorporate verification\u201d (real-name verification) is required to use China regions.<\/p>\n

*Note: If you select regions other than China, real-name verification is not required.<\/p>\n

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From the account management screen, proceed to the corporate verification process.<\/p>\n

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For a Japanese company, this screen requires uploading the company registration certificate and entering the corporate registration number.<\/p>\n

After submission, Alibaba Cloud\u2019s support team will review the application. The review usually takes 2\u20133 days, and the result will be sent by email.<\/p>\n

*Note: Corporate verification is valid at the cloud account (master account) level, so once verification is completed, no additional verification is required when selecting or using other China regions later.<\/p>\n

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Additional Information<\/h2>\n

Important Notes on Corporate Verification Review<\/h3>\n

Depending on the review status at Alibaba Cloud, the following cases may occur. Also, the specific review criteria are not publicly disclosed, so caution is required:<\/p>\n