The cloud market has particularly strong growth potential, underpinned by government initiatives and major investment by vendors in infrastructure and human capital. A new cybersecurity law will protect local cloud and hosting players from growing international competition. Growing international concerns about Chinese companies' ability to disrupt and stifle competition will limit the potential growth trajectories of players such as Huawei and Inspur.  Softening demand for tablet computers, mitigated by lengthening notebook replacement cycles and the power of smartphones as a computing alternative, weakens the outlook for devices and associated software and services.  Low-cost smartphones and phablet devices will continue to pose downside risks to household PC penetration in low-income areas where price sensitivity remains high. Improving levels of enterprise PC penetration by industrial sector and region in 2015 suggest that there were significant strides towards PC uptake made during the course of the 12th Five Year Plan (2011-2015). Strong government emphasis on technological development and innovative prowess will continue to keep IT services levels elevated over the short- and medium term.

Key View

SWOT

Industry Forecast

Industry Risk/Reward Index

Market Overview

Industry Trends And Developments 

Competitive Landscape

Regional Overview

Industry Trend Analysis

China Demographic Outlook

Information Technology Methodology