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Even Bing is Now Blocked in China (Update: It's Back)

Bye-bye Bing, it was good while it lasted.

by Matthew Bossons, 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

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

China Issues Strict New Rules for Group Chats

Ahead of the Party Congress next month, China issues new rules to tighten control over group chats on WeChat, Alipay, Weibo and more.

by That's, 11 September 2017

WhatsApp Seems to Be Blocked in China... Again

This latest lapse in functionality comes a month after WhatsApp experienced similar issues.

by Matthew Bossons, 19 August 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

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

WhatsApp is Back to Normal in China

WhatsApp users can breathe a sigh of relief this afternoon, as it appears the program is operating normally.

by Matthew Bossons, 19 July 2017

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