This is required to operate under Chinese law. For instance, here is Microsoft's description of their own compliance. >Keep your data within datacenters locat

This is required to operate under Chinese law. For instance, here is Microsoft's description of their own compliance. >Keep your data within datacenters located in China with an Azure China account and stay compliant with international and industry-specific compliance standards. Access to your customer data is controlled by an independent company in China, 21Vianet. Not even Microsoft can access your data without approval and oversight by 21Vianet. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/global-infrastructure/china/ https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/global-infrastructure/chin...