censorship Archives - Travel China Cheaper Travel China the smart way! Expert tips and travel advice for China tourists and expats. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:07:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.ico censorship Archives - Travel China Cheaper 32 32 Does ExpressVPN Work in China in 2026? (or any VPN?) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/vpns-still-work-china Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8648 Does ExpressVPN, NordVPN or any other major VPN still work in China? If you are currently in China, you’re probably aware of how difficult it is to connect to a virtual private network right now. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. This is a problem people are having all across the country. So what has […]

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]]> What Apps Are Banned in China? A List for January 2026 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/index-blocked-websites-in-china Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8890 What websites are blocked in China in 2026 (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 […]

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]]> Is it Legal to Use a VPN in China in 2026? (surprising answer) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/is-it-legal-to-use-a-vpn-in-china Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8043 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 2026? 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 […]

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]]> How to Access Instagram in China in 2025 (it works!) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/access-instagram-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/access-instagram-in-china#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8431 Is it possible to access Instagram in China in 2025? 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 […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/access-instagram-in-china/feed 11 Does Gmail Work in China? How to Access it in 2025 (it’s blocked) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-access-gmail-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-access-gmail-in-china#comments Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8803 Yes, it is still possible to access Gmail in China even though Gmail has been blocked since the middle of 2014. This includes pretty much any Google service you can think of. Google Docs, like Gmail, is also blocked in China. You can’t access YouTube in China, Google search, Google Maps, Google Translate and yes…you […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-access-gmail-in-china/feed 7 How to Access Facebook in China (updated for new 2025 changes) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-access-facebook-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-access-facebook-in-china#comments Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8065 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 […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-access-facebook-in-china/feed 4 How to Use WhatsApp in China in 2025 (even though it’s blocked) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/access-whatsapp-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/access-whatsapp-in-china#comments Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8875 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 […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/access-whatsapp-in-china/feed 19 China’s Social Credit System & Foreigner Grading Explained https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/china-social-credit-system-explained Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=12199 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 […]

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