Tencent Cloud Complete Guide: From Beginner to Advanced, Must-Read for Taiwan Users [2025]

Do you know who's behind the cloud infrastructure for WeChat and Honor of Kings?

Tencent Cloud.

But you might be unfamiliar with it. Compared to AWS and Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud is discussed much less in Taiwan.

This guide will introduce you to this low-profile but powerful Chinese cloud giant in the most straightforward way.

What is Tencent Cloud?

Tencent Cloud is the cloud computing platform under Tencent Group.

It officially opened to the public in 2010 and is now the world's fifth-largest and China's second-largest cloud service provider.

Why Should Taiwan Users Know About Tencent Cloud?

Three reasons:

1. Another Choice for the Chinese Market

If you want to do business in China, besides Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud is the second choice. Especially if your business is related to the WeChat ecosystem.

2. Expert in Gaming and Social

Tencent is the world's largest gaming company. Tencent Cloud has deep technical experience in game servers and instant messaging.

3. EdgeOne CDN is Strong

Tencent Cloud's EdgeOne is a next-generation product integrating CDN and security protection, performing well in Asia-Pacific performance tests.

Tencent Cloud vs Tencent: Understanding the Relationship

• Tencent: Technology conglomerate (parent company of WeChat, QQ, games)
• Tencent Cloud: Cloud services division under Tencent

Tencent Cloud was originally created to support the massive user base of QQ and WeChat. Now it independently provides external services.

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Tencent Cloud International vs China Site: Which Should Taiwan Users Choose?

Like Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud also has two independent systems.

Item	International Site	China Site
URL	intl.cloud.tencent.com	cloud.tencent.com
Account System	Independent	Independent (requires China phone)
Payment Methods	Visa / Mastercard / PayPal	WeChat Pay / Tenpay
Currency	USD	RMB
Data Centers	Global (including Hong Kong, Singapore)	Mainly in Mainland China
Compliance Standards	GDPR, SOC	China Cybersecurity Law

Recommendation for Taiwan Users

Choose International Site.

Same reasons as Alibaba Cloud:

• No Chinese phone number required
• Can pay with Taiwan credit card
• Interface has Traditional Chinese option

Only exception: If your business must be hosted within Mainland China, then consider the China site.

For more details on International site registration, see Tencent Cloud International Registration Tutorial: Complete Guide for Taiwan Users.

Tencent Cloud Core Services Introduction

Tencent Cloud has over 300 products, but Taiwan users most commonly use these:

Compute Services: CVM Cloud Virtual Machine

CVM (Cloud Virtual Machine) is Tencent Cloud's virtual hosting service.

Similar in function to AWS EC2 and Alibaba Cloud ECS.

Use Cases:

• Website hosting
• App backend
• Game servers

Note for Taiwan Users: Choose Hong Kong data center for lowest latency (about 30-50ms).

Storage Services: COS and Weiyun

Tencent Cloud storage services come in two types:

COS (Cloud Object Storage)

• Enterprise-grade object storage
• Similar to AWS S3, Alibaba Cloud OSS
• Suitable for storing images, videos, backup files
• Supports API integration

Weiyun (Tencent Cloud Drive)

• Personal cloud storage
• Similar to Google Drive, Alibaba Cloud Drive
• Has free storage quota
• Deeply integrated with QQ and WeChat

For personal users, see Weiyun Taiwan Usage Guide: Registration, Download, and Storage Management.

Network Services: EdgeOne CDN

EdgeOne is Tencent Cloud's next-generation edge acceleration product launched in 2023.

Integrates:

• CDN content delivery
• DDoS protection
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Bot management

Why Specifically Introduce EdgeOne?

Because it performs well in third-party evaluations, especially in Asia-Pacific.

According to CDN Perf and other evaluation sites, EdgeOne's latency in Hong Kong and Singapore often outperforms Cloudflare and AWS CloudFront.

For detailed reviews, see Tencent Cloud EdgeOne CDN Review: Performance Testing, Pricing, and Cloudflare Comparison.

AI Services: Hunyuan and DeepSeek Integration

Tencent Cloud's AI services have developed rapidly in recent years.

Hunyuan Large Model

Tencent's self-developed large language model, focusing on Chinese understanding and multimodal capabilities.

DeepSeek Integration

Tencent Cloud has integrated the DeepSeek series models on its AI platform, including the latest DeepSeek-R1.

This is convenient for users who want to use DeepSeek but don't want to set it up themselves.

For details, see Tencent Cloud AI Services: Hunyuan, DeepSeek Integration Complete Introduction.

So many services, don't know where to start? Schedule a Free Consultation and let us help clarify your needs.

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Tencent Cloud Registration Tutorial for Taiwan Users

The International site registration process is simple.

Step 1: Go to International Site

Open browser, enter intl.cloud.tencent.com.

You can switch language in the top right corner.

Step 2: Click "Sign Up"

There's a "Sign Up" button in the top right of the homepage.

Step 3: Choose Registration Method

You can register with Email, phone number, or third-party accounts (Google, GitHub).

Recommend using company Email.

Step 4: Fill in Basic Information

• Choose Country/Region: "Taiwan"
• Set password
• Check agree to terms

Step 5: Verify Email

Tencent Cloud will send a verification email.

Click the link to complete verification.

Step 6: Set Up Payment Method

Link Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal.

New users usually have free credits to try.

Common Registration Issues

Q: Not receiving verification email? Check spam folder, or try resending.

Q: Need Chinese phone number? Not for International site. If the system asks for a Chinese phone number, you might be on the wrong site.

Q: Are there new user offers? International site often has new user trial credits. Check the console after registration.

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Tencent Cloud Pricing and Fees

Tencent Cloud's billing methods:

Pay-as-you-go

Pay for what you use, billed hourly.

Pros: Flexible, can stop anytime Cons: Higher unit price

Monthly Subscription

Prepaid, similar to a lease.

Pros: 30-50% cheaper Cons: Need to estimate usage

Common Service Price Reference

Service	Specs	Pay-as-you-go	Monthly (approx.)
CVM	2 Core 4GB (Hong Kong)	~$0.06/hour	~$35/month
COS	Storage fee	$0.02/GB/month	-
EdgeOne	Basic Plan	Pay per traffic	Starting $20/month

Prices for reference only, actual prices on official website

Price Comparison with Alibaba Cloud

At the same specifications:

• CVM vs ECS: Similar prices, Tencent Cloud slightly cheaper
• COS vs OSS: Similar prices
• EdgeOne vs CDN: EdgeOne is slightly more expensive for pure CDN since it integrates security features, but good value overall

For detailed comparison, see Tencent Cloud vs Alibaba Cloud: Price, Service, Performance Complete Comparison.

For more on Tencent Cloud billing and cost-saving tips, see Tencent Cloud Pricing Guide: Billing Methods, Cost Estimation, Money-Saving Tips.

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Tencent Cloud vs Alibaba Cloud vs AWS: Three Cloud Comparison

China Market Coverage

Platform	China Data Centers	China Market Share
Alibaba Cloud	Most Complete	First (about 36%)
Tencent Cloud	Complete	Second (about 16%)
AWS	Limited (requires compliance)	Fourth

If you want to enter the Chinese market, Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud are the main choices.

Technical Expertise Comparison

Area	Alibaba Cloud	Tencent Cloud	AWS
E-commerce Related	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gaming Related	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Social/IM	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐
Enterprise Services	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
AI Services	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Selection Recommendations for Taiwan Users

Choose Tencent Cloud if:

• Business integrates with WeChat ecosystem
• Gaming or instant messaging related
• Need high-performance CDN
• Want to use DeepSeek without self-hosting

Choose Alibaba Cloud if:

• E-commerce related business
• Need the most complete China coverage
• Already using Alibaba ecosystem (DingTalk, Taobao, etc.)

Choose AWS if:

• Customers worldwide
• Need rich third-party integrations
• Have specific data compliance requirements

Everyone recommends Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, AWS, which one should you choose? Schedule a Free Consultation, tell us your needs, we'll give you neutral advice.

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FAQ

Q1: What is Tencent Cloud?

Tencent Cloud is the cloud computing platform under Tencent Group, providing cloud services like servers, storage, CDN, AI, etc. Ranked fifth globally and second in China by market share.

Q2: What's the difference between Tencent Cloud and Weiyun?

Completely different products.

• Tencent Cloud: Enterprise cloud service platform (like AWS)
• Weiyun: Personal cloud storage (like Google Drive)

Account systems are also separate.

Q3: Can Taiwan users use Tencent Cloud?

Yes.

Taiwan users can use Tencent Cloud International site (intl.cloud.tencent.com) to register, pay, and use services normally.

Q4: What's the difference between Tencent Cloud International and China site?

Main differences:

• Account System: Completely independent
• Payment Methods: International site uses credit card, China site uses WeChat Pay
• Data Center Locations: International site has global data centers, China site mainly in Mainland China
• Real-name Authentication: China site requires mandatory real-name, International site optional

Taiwan users should choose International site.

Q5: Which is better, Tencent Cloud or Alibaba Cloud?

Depends on your needs.

Choose Tencent Cloud: Gaming, social, instant messaging, need high-performance CDN Choose Alibaba Cloud: E-commerce, big data, need the most complete China coverage

Both are mature cloud platforms, the difference is in technical expertise.

Q6: Is Tencent Cloud secure?

Tencent Cloud has passed multiple international security certifications:

• ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
• SOC 1/2/3 (Service Organization Control)
• CSA STAR (Cloud Security Alliance)

But security on any cloud platform is "shared responsibility": Tencent Cloud is responsible for infrastructure, you're responsible for account and data security.

Next Steps

If you're:

• Evaluating whether Tencent Cloud is suitable for your business
• Want to understand cloud deployment for the Chinese market
• Comparing differences between Tencent Cloud and other platforms

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References

1. Tencent Cloud Official Website - https://intl.cloud.tencent.com
2. Canalys Cloud Market Share Report, 2024
3. Tencent Cloud Documentation - https://intl.cloud.tencent.com/document
4. CDN Perf - https://www.cdnperf.com
5. IDC China Public Cloud Services Market Report, 2024