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What Apps Are Banned in China? A List for May 2025

May 1, 2025 By Josh Summers

List of blocked websites in China in 2020

What websites are blocked in China in 2025 (May 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, Chinese authorities began monitoring and … [Read more...] about What Apps Are Banned in China? A List for May 2025

Best Translation App for China: Apps for Travelers & Expats in 2025

January 26, 2025 By Josh Summers

Best voice translation apps for China

What are the best voice translation apps for China travelers? Perhaps you’re not an omniglot who can speak multiple languages fluently. Maybe you’re a bit worried about traveling around China without speaking Chinese. Many of us have those feelings when we travel abroad and now thanks to mobile devices, it’s possible to use a good translation app while traveling in China. It’s important to … [Read more...] about Best Translation App for China: Apps for Travelers & Expats in 2025

Does Gmail Work in China? How to Access it in 2025 (it’s blocked)

January 19, 2025 By Josh Summers

How to access Gmail in China

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 can't even access Gmail in China. Here's a quick explanation of what you need to … [Read more...] about Does Gmail Work in China? How to Access it in 2025 (it’s blocked)

How to Access Google in China in 2025 (+ ALL Google Services)

January 18, 2025 By Josh Summers

How to Use Google in China in 2021

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)

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