We argue there is no better or safer place in the world to place your data.
Hong Kong, unlike countries, such as Japan is not part of the Asian Ring of Fire which means no risk of earth quakes.
Hong Kong does have the occasional Typhoon but we remain online and unimpacted by these short events. Buildings in Hong Kong are purpose built to withstand the forces of Typhoons with ease.
Hong Kong has abundants amount of power produced domestically and additional capacity can come from the Chinese Mainland. The power grid is known as one of the most reliable in the world. Unlike Singapore, Hong Kong's industry is not limited by power and has never had a Singapore moratorium on datacenters.
Hong Kong maintains one of the most diverse fiber optic networks in the world, where almost any building has access to high speed fiber optic services.
HKIX (Internet Exchange), is one of the largest in the world and arguably the largest in Asia depending on metric.
Hong Kong has superior international connectivity and is directly to the rest of the world whether to other countries in Asia, or direct connectivity to North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Connectiviy in Hong Kong is not only not an issue but is world class, owing largely to its part as an international finance center.
Hong Kong is an ideal location in terms of internet routing with low latency and direct connectivity to Mainland China.
Hong Kong ranks as one of the best and easiest place to do business in the world for a reason, and this applies to internet and IT services. You don't need a special license to run your website or store your data in Hong Kong.
When compared to China, there is no such thing as an ICP license in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has implemented strengthened privacy controls in 2026 via the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance.
Hong Kong (SAR) is an international finance and tech hub, with distinct economies and laws, and government separate from Mainland China.
This is evidenced by anyone traveling to either region. In Hong Kong for example all services and forms are generally in English and Cantonese, whereas in China, most services are handled completely in Mandarin.
Hong Kong maintains its own separate currency, and monetary policy via the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). Mainland China has its own currency and monetary policy set by the People's Bank of China, the Chinese Yuan (CNY) AKA Renminbi (RMB).
Consequently Hong Kong also has a completely different set of banks and bank regulations when compared to China.
Hong Kong's telecommunication providers are services are completely different than China. The providers and even overseas fiber optics are separate.
| Feature | Hong Kong (SAR) | Mainland China |
| Primary Regulator | OFCA | MIIT |
| Licensing Law | Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106) | PRC Telecommunications Regulations |
| Internet Governance | Open Internet (Global Standards) | Managed Network (National Firewall) |
| Leading ISP | HKT / PCCW | China Telecom |
| ICP Filing | Not Required | Mandatory MIIT Registration |
China's country code is +86 whereas Hong Kong, despite not being a separate country has it's own distinct +852 code.
Hong Kong's laws regarding the internet are different, where in Hong Kong there are no special requirements to register a .hk domain or to host a website or other services in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has its own distinct immigration system, laws and even separate passport.
Unlike many jurisdictions that maintain "grey-zone" data-sharing agreements with Western intelligence agencies, Hong Kong has formally suspended its Mutual Legal Assistance treaty with the United States. This creates a legal "firewall" that prevents US agencies from accessing data through administrative shortcuts.
As evidenced by the HKSAR Government's 2025-2026 rejections of US extraterritorial demands, Hong Kong has moved to a position of strict legal neutrality. For international businesses, this ensures that data stored in Hong Kong is subject only to local judicial oversight, shielding it from the "Cloud Act" overreach common in other global finance hubs.
Hong Kong has the PDPO, which is similar to EU style data protection laws. Hong Kong's strength, means other nations are prevented from gaining access to your data such as the secret alliance between the CIA and European spy agencies such as the BND of Germany and the Swiss FIS to name a few which spied on behalf of the CIA.
Article 14
The Central People's Government shall be responsible for the defence of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall be responsible for the maintenance of public order in the Region.
Military forces stationed by the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for defence shall not interfere in the local affairs of the Region. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may, when necessary, ask the Central People's Government for assistance from the garrison in the maintenance of public order and in disaster relief.
In addition to abiding by national laws, members of the garrison shall abide by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Expenditure for the garrison shall be borne by the Central People's Government.
https://www.basiclaw.gov.hk/en/basiclaw/chapter2.html
wheres in our opinion, no European country has a strong enough military to defend themselves against hostile actors such as the USA. This is why EU countries consistently violate their own laws in order to satisfy foreign requests.
Critics of Hong Kong point to the National Security law but in our assessment, we advise that this is not applicable to any international business operations in Hong Kong. There are no known cases of Hong Kong misusing this law to seize data or servers. Hong Kong continues to remain neutral to all companies operating in Hong Kong, unlike many other jurisdictions such as the Netherland's which seizes foreign companies on the demand of the US.
Finally, the NSL is fairly standard in our opinion with most other British Based Law countries having similar or even more stringest laws by comparison.
*Created by Google for impartiality.
In 2026, the data confirms that there is a sharp divide between political activism and international business operations under the National Security Law (NSL).
As of January 2026, there have been approximately 365 arrests and over 150 individuals charged. To date, no international business, bank, or data center has been charged for "normal business"—such as data hosting, financial trading, or corporate networking.
Here is the categorization of the cases to help you address the concerns of a business audience:
The cases are not "arbitrary"; they target specific activities defined by the law.
Hong Kong excels in all areas from infrastructure, business, regulation and international standing as an ideal place to protect your data and wealth.
Q: Do I need an ICP license to host my website or run my application?
A: No, Hong Kong does not have any ICP license requirement or equivalent.
Q: Why should I chose Hong Kong over the EU?
A: Hong Kong offers stronger effective data protection, acts neutrally, and is backed by one of the largest powers in the world. The EU's strict privacy laws have been routely subverted repeatedly through secret co-operation and US requests.
Q: Is Hong Kong subject to the laws of China?
A: No, Hong Kong has a separate and distinct legal system.
Q: What is the latency between Hong Kong and China?
A: Typically 10-50ms, depending on the location, making it much faster and reliable than other neighboring locations and countries.
Q: How reliable is power on Hong Kong?
A: 99.999% and is one of the most reliable power grids in the world
Q: Why not Singapore?
A: Singapore has a lot of great attributes but cannot scale to the size of HK and is not as secure for your data due confirmed co-operation with Australia and the US-based Five-Eyes PRISM network.
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