In order to make Rapid.Space China, we need to understand how to operate a low cost cloud provider.
The secrets of a low cost cloud are well known in Europe where cloud price is 5 to 20 times lower than USA or China.
It requires a site with low enough temperature, so that no cooling is required. Recent cloud servers made by the "open compute project" (OCP) are compatible with this requirement. The Shanxi province in China is ideal from this point of view since temperature is always below 35 ℃.
Cheap electricity is needed. Cheap land. Shanxi is again perfect for this.
Cheap hardware is required, which oftens means using recertified hardware from the circular economy. This can be challenging in China, but it should be possible.
Management software is essential and often forgotten. This is where Nexedi and VIFIB are very strong. SlapOS is based on ERP5 and thus supports all the billing system, an essential component for a cloud operator.
A simple offer is required in order to be understandable and cost less in support. A simple offer also means simpler management software, less costs.
There should be no redundancy to cut costs. If resiliency is needed, multiple sites should be opened.
Last, we need cheap Internet. This is partly possible in China under certain conditions which are still difficult to find. Yet, CDN transit must be charged.