Overview

ChinaCache, founded in 1998, was a Beijing-based content delivery network (CDN) provider specializing in the Chinese market, offering content delivery, cloud security, and streaming solutions. It served industries like media, gaming, and e-commerce, with notable clients including Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent. The company was delisted from NASDAQ in 2019, and its international operations were acquired by EdgeNext in February 2023. As of August 2025, ChinaCache is considered defunct as a standalone entity, with its services integrated into EdgeNext’s offerings.

Sunset timeline

  • 1998: ChinaCache founded by Song Wang in Beijing, China.
  • 2000: Received CDN license from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
  • 2010: Listed on NASDAQ (ticker: CCIH) after filing for IPO.
  • 2019: Delisted from NASDAQ, marking financial and operational challenges.
  • 2023: EdgeNext acquired ChinaCache’s international CDN operations, effectively ending its independent operations.

Migration guidance

Customers of ChinaCache’s international CDN services should migrate to EdgeNext, which now manages those assets and offers similar content delivery and cloud security solutions with a focus on APAC, China, and the Middle East. For those needing China-specific CDN services, alternatives include Alibaba Cloud CDN or Tencent CDN, both of which hold Chinese CDN licenses and provide robust regional coverage. For global CDN needs, consider Cloudflare or Akamai for extensive networks and advanced features like edge computing. Check with EdgeNext for any transition support or archived ChinaCache documentation.

History & Notes

ChinaCache was a pioneer in China’s CDN market, being the first to secure a nationwide CDN operating permit in 2000. It expanded globally with offices in the US, UK, and Hong Kong, and collaborated with partners like Microsoft and Adobe. Despite its early success, financial difficulties led to its NASDAQ delisting in 2019 and the eventual sale of its international operations to EdgeNext in 2023. Some sources note ChinaCache’s contributions to open-source CDN tools, but its standalone services are no longer active. For further details on the acquisition, see: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005037/en/[](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005005/en/EdgeNext-Completes-Acquisition-of-ChinaCaches-Overseas-Business-Strengthening-Position-in-the-Global-Cloud-Services-Market)