Programmatically deploying CloudFront distributions in AWS China Regions

This article provides guidance on programmatically deploying Amazon CloudFront distributions in AWS China Regions using AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK), while considering the unique requirements and limitations of these regions.

Specifically, the article covers:

• Requirements for delivering content from within China, including obtaining an ICP recordal and using an alternate domain name
• Prerequisites, such as uploading SSL/TLS certificates to IAM instead of ACM
• Solution overview, including creating an S3 bucket, origin access identity (OAI), and CloudFront distribution
• Key considerations, like using OAI instead of origin access control (OAC), managing distribution configurations via CfnDistribution, disabling IPv6, using the regional S3 bucket domain, and specifying iamCertificateId
• Walkthrough of deploying the solution using TypeScript and AWS CDK
• Testing and cleanup steps
• Conclusion emphasizing compliance with local regulations and leveraging AWS China Regions