Are Rumors of a VPN Ban Real? Yes, If This Letter is to Be Believed

Rumors of a VPN ban persist after China Telecom reportedly sends notice to corporate users on new regulations.

by That's, 20 July 2017

WhatsApp is Back to Normal in China

WhatsApp users can breathe a sigh of relief this afternoon, as it appears the program is operating normally.

by Matthew Bossons, 19 July 2017

Noooo! WhatsApp Services Stop Working in China

What's up with WhatsApp?

by Sky Gidge, 18 July 2017

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

PHOTOS: Internet Star's Patriotic Chinese Dress Sparks Outrage

Celeb Xu Dabao's patriotic fashion attempt backfires as netizens and state media slam her national flag dress worn at the Cannes Film Festival.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 23 May 2017

China's Building Its Own Version of Wikipedia

​Wikipedia will soon have a Chinese competitor.

by Anastasia Sukhovii, 04 May 2017

Netflix Inks Deal With Baidu for China Breakthrough

Netflix will bring original content into China via a partnership with streaming titan iQiyi.com.

by Connor Frankhouser, 27 April 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

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