We'll, you can't host from mainland - big distinction, mainland HK is far more liberal and long let that be supported - without an ICP licence.

An ICP licence is issued according to mainland policy, requirements bot exclusive to including having legal entity/people and agreeing to be part of the Golden Shield which extends far from China's firewall but also personal information tracking, both online and offline.

I trust the chinese government less than western governments.

And I don't trust them much either but at least they answer to corporations if not the people.

They just let someone die in prison for fighting for human rights.