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

Noooo! WhatsApp Services Stop Working in China

What's up with WhatsApp?

by Sky Gidge, 18 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

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

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

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

Nooo! Pinterest the Latest Site to be Blocked in China

Say goodbye to pinning all those recipes and wedding dresses.

by That's, 15 March 2017

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