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

Apple Moves iCloud Data to China, Here's How to Opt Out

Starting today, Apple's China iCloud services will be managed by a state-owned data firm. Here's how to switch your App Store account.

by That's, 28 February 2018

Russia Blocks WeChat, China’s Most Popular Social Media App

Tencent, WeChat’s Shenzhen-based parent company, is currently communicating with Russian authorities over the ban.

by Matthew Bossons, 06 May 2017

China Telecom Employees Deny VPN Ban Coming This Week

Employees of China Telecom have denied reports of an impending VPN ban.

by That's, 09 January 2018

Tencent Restores Fight Club's Original Ending

Chinese conglomerate Tencent restores the film's original ending after backlash from netizens, movie buffs and director David Fincher.

by Mekayla Jooste, 09 February 2022

Weibo Bans These ‘Vulgar’ and ‘Insulting’ Words

Weibo will ban the following terms from its social media platform.

by Lars James Hamer, 10 December 2021

China Cracking Down on Unauthorized VPNs

Getting around the Great Firewall is about to get a lot more difficult.

by That's, 24 January 2017

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