VPNs to Be Blocked in China By February 2018?

The government in Beijing has told telecommunications providers to bar virtual private network (VPN) access by February 1, 2018.

by Gary Bailer, 11 July 2017

You Can Now Get Fined for Using a VPN in China

New law calls for fines of up to RMB15,000 for circumventing the Great Firewall in a major Chinese city.

by That's, 30 March 2017

Nooo! Pinterest the Latest Site to be Blocked in China

Say goodbye to pinning all those recipes and wedding dresses.

by That's, 15 March 2017

Is Google About to Make a China Comeback?

The search engine is reportedly in talks with the government to come back to China.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 14 March 2017

China Cracking Down on Unauthorized VPNs

Getting around the Great Firewall is about to get a lot more difficult.

by That's, 24 January 2017

Tumblr Now Blocked in China

RIP, cat memes.

by Tatiana Bautista, 31 May 2016

Beijing Court Sides with Facebook in Trademark Case

Is China softening its stance on Facebook? Or are we just getting our hopes up?

by Justine Lopez, 09 May 2016

Wikipedia Blocked in China (Update: It's Up Again)

Desktop version of the site has apparently been blocked over the weekend ahead of founder Jimmy Wales' visit to Beijing.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 09 December 2015

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