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This Day in History: Google Announces Exit from China Market

Google's China-based google.cn search webpage, launched in 2006, had a turbulent time operating on the Chinese mainland.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 12 January 2021

China Says It's Not Blocking VPNs But Confirms Crackdown is Coming

China's top technology industry regulator has denied recent reports that VPNs will soon be blocked. But new VPN regulations are coming into effect soon.

by That's, 01 February 2018

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

Beijing or Bladerunner? China's Sandstorm as Seen By Netizens

As the worst sandstorm in 10 years swept across the capital, netizens posted their best snaps of the apocalyptic scenes.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 16 March 2021

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

Bing is Back Online in China (For Now)

Well that was quick...

by Ryan Gandolfo, 24 January 2019

Popular VPN Returns After Month-Long Hiatus

This VPN service is back up and running after being blocked in China for about a month.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 10 January 2019

Man Fined for Using VPN in Guangdong

A VPN crackdown by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has been underway since 2017.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 08 January 2019

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