Is it possible to access Facebook in China in 2025? 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 … [Read more...] about How to Access Facebook in China (updated for new 2025 changes)
How to Use WhatsApp in China in 2025 (even though it’s blocked)
Unfortunately, WhatsApp has been blocked in China since June of 2017. However, I still use WhatsApp in China and I can tell you from experience that it's still easy to use...as long as you're prepared. Here's a quick explanation of what you need to know and how to make sure you can access WhatsApp in China. When it comes to being censored within China, WhatsApp wasn't the first and it … [Read more...] about How to Use WhatsApp in China in 2025 (even though it’s blocked)
How to Access Google in China in 2025 (+ ALL Google Services)
Is it possible to access Google in China in 2025? Even though Google has been blocked in China since early 2011, I still remain a regular user of all Google services, so I can tell you from experience that it's entirely possible...as long as you're prepared. Here's a quick explanation of what you need to know and how to prepare yourself. Let's start with one simple question that needs … [Read more...] about How to Access Google in China in 2025 (+ ALL Google Services)
How to Watch Netflix in China 2025 | Step-by-Step Tutorial
Update 2025: Over the past number of years, Netflix has begun aggressively cracking down on the use of VPNs and proxies to access its content. On paying customers, none-the-less. What nerve! While this has made watching Netflix in China a challenge at times, my family and I continue to connect on a daily basis and I'm going to explain to you our method to make it work. When moving or … [Read more...] about How to Watch Netflix in China 2025 | Step-by-Step Tutorial
Using an ATM in China in 2025 | What You Need to Know
For travelers, the easiest way to get Chinese renminbi (also called "yuan" or "RMB") is via a local ATM machine. While it may sound daunting to pull money when you can't read Chinese characters, it's thankfully not that hard. Still, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to use an ATM in China. For most travelers, using cash is going to be the easiest way to pay for things … [Read more...] about Using an ATM in China in 2025 | What You Need to Know
How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay (2025 Tutorial)
For years, WeChat and Alipay have promised to allow people to add foreign credit cards to use mobile payment in China. Considering how much easier it is to purchase goods and services using WeChat in China, this is huge for expats and travelers to China. But does it work? And if not...what other options are there? For the longest time, it was only possible to connect a Chinese bank card … [Read more...] about How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay (2025 Tutorial)