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 … [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 (December 2024)
What websites are blocked in China in 2024 (December 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 (December 2024)
Do VPNs Still Work in China? (even in December 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 December 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 December 2024?)
China’s Social Credit System & Foreigner Grading Explained
What is China's social credit system? Perhaps you've heard of the China foreigner grading system and wondering how either of these programs will affect you as a foreigner trying to get or renew a visa to China? We're going to discuss exactly what both of these programs are and how they might affect you. If there is one thing I've learned about the Chinese government in the over 10 years I've … [Read more...] about China’s Social Credit System & Foreigner Grading Explained
How to Watch Netflix in China 2024 | Step-by-Step Tutorial
Update 2024: Over the past few years, Netflix has begun aggressively cracking down on the use of VPNs and proxies to access its content. 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 traveling to China, it's hard to come to … [Read more...] about How to Watch Netflix in China 2024 | Step-by-Step Tutorial
How to Stream NFL in China 2024 (5 free & premium methods)
If you're like me, you've wasted plenty of time searching for live streams of NFL football games and college football games online. You've thought to yourself, There's got to be a better way to watch a high-definition football game in China, right? Thankfully, there is. As we prepare for the 2024-2025 American football season, you can experiment with a number of these excellent paid and free ways … [Read more...] about How to Stream NFL in China 2024 (5 free & premium methods)