Launch Your Website or App in China: A Complete Guide
Entering China’s digital market requires more than just translation—it demands localized compliance, fast hosting, and censorship navigation. GDL Global helps foreign companies successfully launch websites and apps in China while avoiding costly blocks or slowdowns.
Key Challenges for Foreign Websites/Apps in China
🚫 Great Firewall Restrictions – Google, Facebook, and many Western platforms are blocked
🚫 ICP License Requirements – Mandatory for any China-hosted website
🚫 Slow Loading Speeds – Without local servers, performance suffers
🚫 App Store Censorship – Apple/Android apps must comply with Chinese regulations
Our End-to-End Launch Services
1. Legal Compliance Setup
✔ Business License Registration – A legal entity setup is a must
✔ ICP License Registration – Required for China-based hosting (we handle gov’t submissions)
✔ PSB Filing – Mandatory for sites allowing user interactions (forums, logins)
✔ Content Moderation – Ensure no politically sensitive material
2. China-Optimized Hosting
⚡ Local Server Deployment
🌐 Global CDN Integration
🔒 Firewall Bypass Strategies
3. App Store Submission
📱 China App Store Accounts – Registered under a local entity (we provide WFOE support)
📲 Localized App Versions – Remove restricted features (e.g., maps, social sharing)
✔ Government Approvals – Game apps require additional permits
4. Performance & Marketing
🔍 Baidu SEO Optimization – Unlike Google, Baidu favors Chinese-language content📊 WeChat Mini-Program Integration – Critical for payments & user engagement📢 Localized Social Media – Weibo, Douyin (TikTok China), Xiaohongshu promotions
Launch Checklist for China
Step | Timeframe | GDL Support |
1. Register ICP License | 20-30 days | Full application handling |
2. Set Up China Hosting | 3-7 days | Server config & firewall testing |
3. Localize Content | 1-4 weeks | Translation & censorship review |
4. Submit Mobile App | 4-12 weeks | Store compliance checks |
5. Launch & Monitor | Ongoing | Speed optimization + analytics |
Why Foreign Companies Trust GDL Global
✅ Pre-Launch Audits – Identify compliance risks before going live
✅ Bilingual Tech Teams – Fluent in both Chinese regulations and Western UX standards
✅ Cost Transparency – No hidden fees for licenses or hosting migrations
**China’s 2024 Cybersecurity Law now requires: • Data localization for user info collected in China • Extra approvals for AI/algorithm-driven platforms
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GDL Global align your digital launch with:
WFOE registration (for app store accounts)
China payroll (hiring local dev/content moderators)
Trademark filings (protecting your brand name in Chinese)