11 of the Biggest China Technology Trends of 2017

Here are some of the top tech trends and stories to make headlines in China in 2017.

by That's, 31 December 2017

Apple Removes VPNs from App Store in China

Major VPN software appears to have been removed from China's Apple App Store.

by Gary Bailer, 29 July 2017

China's VPN Crackdown Aimed at 'Illegal Users'

The rules, announced in January, appear to be coming into effect.

by Gary Bailer, 26 July 2017

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

China Denies It's Blocking VPNs by February 2018

Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology dismisses rumors of 2018 VPN ban as false.

by That's, 12 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

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