Amazon expands in China with cloud computing acquisition

Ever-expanding US tech giant Amazon has made a move to acquire Chinese cloud computing firm Ningxia Western Cloud Data Technology.

The purchase increases Amazon’s reach in the country as its cloud business Amazon Web Services continues to grow.

US firms often have difficulty gaining a foothold in China without entering into a partnership with a domestic company, with Amazon currently involved in such a relationship with Sinnet in Beijing.

"AWS has formed a strategic technology collaboration with NWCD, and NWCD operates and provides services from the AWS China Ningxia Region, in full compliance with Chinese regulations," Amazon said in a statement.

The Seattle-based giant has embarked on a series of new projects during recent years to expand beyond its online retail operations, with particular success coming from the likes of its cloud computing services and new tech devices.