Why MySQL Still Beats PostgreSQL in China: A Deep Dive

An in‑depth analysis shows that MySQL’s early Windows support, lower entry barrier, strong LAMP ecosystem, backing from major Chinese tech firms, and a mature tooling landscape together explain why it remains far more popular than PostgreSQL across China despite global growth trends.

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Why MySQL Still Beats PostgreSQL in China: A Deep Dive

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Nov 6, 2023 · Databases

Why MySQL Dominates China While PostgreSQL Lags Behind

Despite PostgreSQL’s rapid global growth, MySQL remains the leading database in China, a gap explained by early Windows support, the entrenched LAMP stack, lower entry barriers, extensive tooling, and strong backing from major tech firms, as illustrated by trend data and ecosystem analysis.

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Why MySQL Dominates China While PostgreSQL Lags Behind