Draft:21YunBox
| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Kin Hou Lei |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Kin Hou Lei (Founder and CEO) |
| Products | Compliance solutions, web optimization, app acceleration, app distribution |
Number of employees | 25+ (2023) |
21YunBox is a Chinese company that provides compliance and technical solutions for international businesses operating within China. The company focuses on assisting foreign enterprises in adhering to Chinese internet regulations and optimizing their operations within the country.[1]
History[edit]
21YunBox was established in 2018 by Kin Hou Lei, a former CTO who experienced challenges in managing global operations that required compliance with Chinese regulatory standards. The company was founded to facilitate smoother entry and operational processes for international companies in China. It has grown to include a team of over 25 employees, including China compliance experts, Solution Architects, and engineers, located in offices in Shanghai, Macau, and the United States.
Products and Services[edit]
21YunBox offers a variety of services tailored to optimize the performance of international businesses in the Chinese internet ecosystem while adhering to local regulations. These services help businesses navigate the complexities of operating in China, including compliance with the extensive regulatory requirements necessary to capture the vast Android market, which accounts for 99% of the Android app market and 85% of the overall mobile market in China.[2]
The company specializes in aiding international businesses with obtaining the necessary permits and licenses, such as the ICP license and the Mobile ICP Number, which was set to be enforced in 2024 as per regulations provided by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).[3] 21YunBox also ensures compliance with regulations specific to Apple's App Store in China, integrating these requirements into Apple's review process.[4]
The following are the main services provided by the company:
- China Compliance
- China Website Acceleration
- Mobile App Acceleration
- Localization
- Android App Distribution
- Game Publishing
- User Acquisition
Partnerships and Clients[edit]
21YunBox collaborates with technology firms including Netlify, which has an integration with 21YunBox for deployment solutions,[5] and Gatsby[6], and has partnerships with global agencies such as Orium, Valtech, AKQA, and AmericanEagle.com. Its client list includes notable entities like Duke University, Blackberry Limited, Kering, Nordic Semiconductor, Nanyang Technological University, Ethereum, and Zippo.
External Links[edit]
- ^ "How to Bring Your Composable Website Inside the Chinese Firewall". Netlify Blog. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Top App Stores in China". 21YunBox Official Website. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Mobile App ICP Requirements in China". 21YunBox Official Website. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "App Store Connect Help". Apple Developer. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Netlify Integration with 21YunBox". Netlify. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Deploying to 21YunBox". Gatsby Documentation. Retrieved May 10, 2023.