China's Evolving IT Capabilities

In recent years the Chinese government has prioritised the development of cloud computing technology with the twin goals of expanding Chinese military and civilian access to cloud computing information technology (IT) resources and creating an internationally competitive Chinese cloud computing service industry. As part of a larger development strategy for advancing Chinese software and information technology services, the Chinese government plans to make more than one billion dollars (USD) available over the next few years to drive cloud computing development. This book characterises the nature, extent, and future prospects of Chinese cloud computing development from both private-sector and governmental perspectives. It also discusses Chinese capabilities for computer network operations and cyber espionage.