VPN Having Trouble Connecting? This Might Be Why

Popular VPN service ExpressVPN has been having difficulty connecting in China in recent days.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 02 June 2019

Are VPNs About to Get Banned in China?

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) rumored to be banned by July 1, 2017.

by That's, 29 June 2017

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

Your iOS Astrill VPN won't work for a few days and here's why

Uh oh, no iPhone VPN until September 3...

by Betty Richardson, 26 August 2015

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

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

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

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