Core Insights - The overall cloud service market in China is projected to reach 544.54 billion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 15%, driven by the rapid development of artificial intelligence which is upgrading cloud infrastructure and capability platforms [1][8][19] Market Overview - The IaaS market in China is expected to grow to 371.86 billion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 19.1%, while the PaaS market is projected to reach 101.86 billion yuan, growing at 35.8% [11] - The public cloud service market is anticipated to reach 387.87 billion yuan in 2024, with an 18% growth rate, benefiting from the rapid development of AI technologies [13] - The non-public cloud service market is expected to grow to 163.58 billion yuan in 2024, with an 11.2% growth rate, as traditional industries increasingly link their business scenarios with AI [16] Market Characteristics - AI has become a key focus in the cloud service industry, with participants expanding investments in intelligent computing infrastructure and improving AI development tools [8][11] - The public cloud market is experiencing intensified competition characterized by a balance between price wars and value wars, with AI technologies driving new opportunities [13][19] - The IaaS market is seeing simultaneous growth in both the quantity and quality of computing resources, while the PaaS market is undergoing a critical technological transition influenced by AI [11][21] Competitive Landscape - In the public cloud IaaS market, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and Tianyi Cloud are the top three players, with Tencent Cloud and Mobile Cloud tied for fourth place [19] - Operator-backed cloud vendors are gaining market competitiveness by enhancing infrastructure and investing in AI, while internet-based cloud vendors are focusing on business streamlining and capability concentration to alleviate competitive pressure [19][21] Development Trends - The cloud computing sector is positioned as a critical infrastructure in the AI era, continuously providing foundational resources and platform tools to support AI industry development [8][11] - The integration of AI into traditional industries is expected to create opportunities for private cloud deployments, as businesses seek cost-effective and tailored solutions [16][19]