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)
VPN Reviews & Tips for China
Learn everything you need to know about VPNs in China, including which VPNs work, whether they're even legal and which are the best VPNs for China.
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
Best Apps to Watch English TV Shows in China 2025
As a traveler or expat, being able to watch your favorite English TV shows in China can mean the difference between sanity and depression. I mean, honestly, if you've ever turned on a Chinese TV you know how mind-numbingly boring their shows are. So what are the best apps or websites that will allow you to watch English TV shows in China? The reality is that you're not going to find … [Read more...] about Best Apps to Watch English TV Shows in China 2025
How to Watch Chinese TV Shows in Your Home Country
Many folks email and ask me, "How can I watch Chinese shows outside of China?" Having watched many Chinese shows myself in recent months in the US, I'd like to share three primary ways that you can stream Chinese TV online. When trying to stream Chinese TV from apps like Youku, you always encounter an error reading "This content is not available in your region." Put more simply, much of … [Read more...] about How to Watch Chinese TV Shows in Your Home Country
How to Watch the NBA in China | 2020-2021 Season
Among the many challenges us sports fans face in China is finding a way to watch our favorite NBA basketball games online. This is especially true when China randomly decides to boycott the NBA over a single tweet this last October. Fortunately, there are multiple ways, both free and paid, that allow you to watch NBA in China for the 2020-2021 season. Below you can read all about the best … [Read more...] about How to Watch the NBA in China | 2020-2021 Season