One of the most common questions I receive about VPNs (or "Virtual Private Network") is this: Is it legal to use a VPN in China in 2024? Since China censors the internet using the "Great Firewall of China" to keep people inside the country from accessing different websites like Facebook, Twitter, Google, Gmail, etc., it's no wonder the popularity has surged for the best VPN for China. The … [Read more...] about Is it Legal to Use a VPN in China in 2024? (surprising answer)
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List of Websites and Apps Blocked in China for 2024
What websites are blocked in China in 2024 (January Update) This is a question that gets asked a lot, particularly among people who are planning to travel or move to China. It helps knowing what to expect, which is why I'd like to give you a comprehensive (and constantly updated) list of blocked websites in China. Starting in the late 1990s, China began monitoring and censoring the internet … [Read more...] about List of Websites and Apps Blocked in China for 2024
Do VPNs Still Work in China? (even in January 2024?)
Do VPNs still work in China? If you are currently in China, you're probably aware of how difficult it is to connect to a VPN right now. Don't worry - you're not alone. This is a problem people are having all across the country. So what has happened? Do VPNs no longer work in China? I'll start by saying this: as of January 2024, it is still possible to connect to a VPN in China. It's been … [Read more...] about Do VPNs Still Work in China? (even in January 2024?)
How to Access Gmail in China in 2023 (which is blocked)
Is it possible to access Gmail in China in 2023? Even though Gmail has been blocked since the middle of 2014, it is still possible to check your email using a VPN...as long as you're prepared. Here's a quick explanation of what you need to know in order to access Gmail - or any email address for that matter - while in China. Gmail is blocked in mainland China, which includes all parts of … [Read more...] about How to Access Gmail in China in 2023 (which is blocked)
How to Access Instagram in China in 2023 (it works!)
Is it possible to access Instagram in China in 2023? Even though Instagram is blocked in China and has been since the middle of 2016, it is still possible to use Instagram using a VPN...as long as you're prepared. Here's a quick explanation of what you need to know if you want to post photos to Instagram in China. When it comes to being censored within China, Instagram is in good company. … [Read more...] about How to Access Instagram in China in 2023 (it works!)
How to Access Facebook in China (updated for new 2023 changes)
Is it possible to access Facebook in China in 2023? Most people are aware that China censors the internet and blocks a number of different websites including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Gmail and more. There are ways to access Facebook in China, though, and it's likely a lot easier than you first thought. While some of us may be able to live without using Google, or any Google-related sites … [Read more...] about How to Access Facebook in China (updated for new 2023 changes)