Banned from Taobao: Foreign Books, Games, DVDs and More

The e-commerce giant has begun cracking down on foreign media being sold on its platform.

by That's, 12 March 2017

Are All VPNs To Be Shut Down This Week? (Updated)

Alarming new report claims that China may block Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for good as early as this week. China Telecom denies it.

by That's, 08 January 2018

Skype Disappears from Chinese App Stores

Skype becomes the latest platform to run into troubles with Chinese internet.

by That's, 22 November 2017

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

Tumblr Now Blocked in China

RIP, cat memes.

by Tatiana Bautista, 31 May 2016

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

5 Times Movies Were Edited for China Release

Movies will cut characters, shots and scenes, dub language and even add in fake clothes all to meet the strict requirements of China's film board.

by Lars James Hamer, 28 January 2022

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