Core Insights - The report highlights that the development of China's database industry is driven by national-level policies and technological innovations such as cloud-native and AI, transitioning from a "supporting system" to an "intelligent data foundation" [1][8][9] Industry Overview - The Chinese database market is projected to reach a scale of 59.62 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2% from 2020 to 2030 [1][25] - The market structure is characterized by a dominance of relational databases, which will continue to hold a significant share, while non-relational databases are diversifying to meet emerging scenarios [1][29] Market Dynamics - By 2025, the market share of domestic databases is expected to rise to 71%, particularly in sectors like government and telecommunications, although penetration in core business systems remains low [2] - The competition landscape features diverse participants, with open-source communities becoming central to technological innovation, exemplified by the rise of domestic open-source projects like openGauss [1][49] Technological Trends - The integration of cloud-native architecture, AI, and hybrid transaction/analytical processing (HTAP) is shaping the future of database technology, moving from structured management to comprehensive data management [2][18] - Domestic vendors are achieving self-innovation in core modules such as storage engines and distributed transactions, although gaps remain in high-end capabilities compared to international firms [1][2] Challenges in Development - The industry faces challenges including the need for breakthroughs in core capabilities, fragmented resource allocation, significant application migration resistance, and an incomplete ecosystem [2][12] - The report suggests enhancing core technology innovation, deepening the integration of technology and application scenarios, and improving talent cultivation systems [2][12] Future Development Recommendations - Strengthening core technology innovation and promoting collaboration in building an industrial ecosystem are recommended to ensure high-quality development [2][12] - The report emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and participation in international standard-setting to expand overseas markets [2][12]