Cross-Border Live Streaming to China
2ECloud helps platforms stream live video and interactive content into mainland China without the lag of the public internet. Your streaming servers stay in Hong Kong and reach viewers in China over dedicated China–Hong Kong links, so you can launch quickly without a mainland ICP filing and with DDoS protection included.
Why Do Live Streams to China Lag?
Congested Border Routes
Public internet traffic enters China through crowded gateways with uncontrolled routing.
DDoS Attacks
Popular live events are common attack targets, and lost minutes cannot be recovered.
Lag and Buffering
Carrier QoS policies and packet loss cause delays and stalls that viewers notice at once.
Slow Hosting Approval
Servers in mainland China need an ICP filing first, and approval can take weeks.
How Does the Hong Kong Direct-Connect Solution Work?
2ECloud resells and supports the cross-border streaming solution from GreatForti, a China–Hong Kong network provider. It combines three layers:
| Layer | What it does | GreatForti product |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud interconnect | Connects your Hong Kong cloud resources (for example Alibaba Cloud or Tencent Cloud Hong Kong regions) straight into the GreatForti backbone | DC (Direct Connect), VC (Virtual Connect) |
| Cross-border acceleration | Carries your streams from Hong Kong into mainland China over dedicated lines, entering at Equinix HK1 and optimized for China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom | IPT (IP Transit) |
| Security | Cleans Layer 3/4 DDoS attack traffic before it reaches your origin | Mitigate |
Because your servers and data stay in Hong Kong, the setup does not require a mainland China ICP filing.
What Can You Stream?
- Sports events: large audiences watching at the same moment need low latency and no interruptions.
- Financial market and trading streams: stock, forex and crypto broadcasts where a delay can affect decisions.
- Social, voice and video chat: real-time interaction, where lag quickly drives users away.
- Online education and training: live classes with questions and answers.
How We Work
- Review your audience and setup: where your viewers are, your streaming protocol and your current hosting.
- Design the route: choose the Hong Kong hosting, interconnect and bandwidth that fit your traffic.
- Test before launch: measure latency and stability from mainland China.
- Go live: switch your stream to the dedicated route with DDoS protection on.
- Monitor and support: our team watches the service and helps with changes in bandwidth or new regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an ICP license to stream to China?
An ICP filing is required for servers hosted in mainland China. With this solution your servers are in Hong Kong, so a mainland ICP filing is not required for the hosting.
Why not just use a regular CDN?
Most global CDNs do not have nodes inside mainland China, so traffic still crosses the border on congested public routes. Dedicated China–Hong Kong lines avoid those routes.
Which Chinese carriers does it cover?
The route is optimized for all three major carriers: China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes. Layer 3/4 DDoS mitigation is part of the solution, so attack traffic is filtered before it reaches your streaming servers.
Can I keep my current cloud provider?
Yes, if your servers run in a Hong Kong region. The solution connects directly to Hong Kong cloud resources such as Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud.
How long does setup take?
It depends on your setup and bandwidth needs. Contact us with your requirements and we will give you a timeline.
Related Services
CDN
• Global CDN edge network
• Accelerated delivery for images and video
• Intelligent traffic routing
• Enhanced web security
DDoS Protection
• Real-time DDoS detection and mitigation
• Web application protection mechanisms
• Expert security consulting and architecture design
DNS
• Rapid deployment of global DNS services
• Highly available DNS architecture
• Protection against DNS-based attacks
SSL Certificates
• Enterprise-grade SSL certificates
• 99.9% browser compatibility
• Fast issuance and deployment
• Enhanced data encryption and website security
Planning a Live Stream into China?
Tell us about your audience and stream, and we will recommend a route within one business day.
