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Akamai is ending its content delivery network (CDN) services in China by June 30, 2026.
Akamai is offering customers two options - either transition to an Akamai CDN outside of China or use services from Chinese providers Tencent Cloud and Wangsu Science & Technology.
Transitioning away from Akamai's China CDN services by the 2026 deadline will be required to maintain uninterrupted service.
Akamai can assist customers with migrating to Tencent Cloud's services, and is working on similar offerings for Wangsu.
Operating in China can be challenging for foreign tech companies, who often face requirements to work through local partners and undergo scrutiny from authorities.
Some tech vendors are wary of the risks of IP leakage when doing business in China.
However, Akamai states it remains committed to the Chinese market and sees potential in providing services to Chinese companies operating abroad.
Akamai's business has shifted away from being primarily a content delivery pioneer, with cloud and security services now generating two-thirds of its revenue.
The content delivery market has become more competitive with the entry of players like Cloudflare and AWS.
Akamai's China CDN customers have about 18 months to plan their transition to alternative providers.