Throughout the years, China has undergone a very interesting transformation in terms of censorship versus the country opening up its economy. What is fascinating about China is how the economy periodically shifts into a capitalist direction with transparency, yet the information that Chinese citizens are eligible to receive hovers more around communist principles (or shall we say, totalitarian?).
While residing or visiting in China, it is important to be aware of the websites you will not be able to access without a VPN and make your plans accordingly. Examine the advice below carefully when trying to understand the Chinese government’s regulations on the Internet and how it will affect you personally:
What Kind of Limitation Do You Have in China Using the Internet?
In China, there is a major regulation on what websites can be accessed in terms of social media. For example, sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are actively blocked by the Chinese government due to protests that occurred in Tibet that were spread through the sharing on these social media sites. However, the Internet block goes beyond the essential social media sites from the Western world. Google is another site that is blocked by the Chinese government, which can be difficult for dedicated Gmail users.
Furthermore, websites such as WordPress are also blocked because they compete with Chinese companies that provide the same service. Lastly, another limitation on the Internet is related to Western news sites that the Chinese government does not want their citizens to have access to. Popular news sites such as BBC and the New York Times are not able to be accessed in certain parts of China as well.
5 Reasons VPNs Are Becoming So Important in China
VPNs are truly becoming essential in China. Here are five reasons why:
- Remote Professional Access: If you are an expat that is working in China, you will likely need to communicate with your office back home. Many offices use Google to share spreadsheets, documents, and emails. Having a VPN is essential in order to conduct these activities within Mainland China.
- Social Media Access: If you use Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for your personal life or your business, you will need to have a VPN to access those sites. VPNs allow you to access these sites on any device whether it be a phone, tablet or computer.
- “Local Access”: “Local Access” is relevant when it comes to sites such as Netflix where the movies change depending on the location that you are viewing from. With a VPN, it is possible to not only access Netflix that is blocked, but to pick which country’s shows you would like to watch. “Local Access” is also important for banking where the security prompts require you to be located in a specific country to be able to access your accounts.
- Faster Internet: By being able to choose the location of your Internet, you may be able to access an Internet server that is faster than in China. The Internet can be quite slow in China, which is why this is yet another benefit of using a VPN in China. The VPN will display a list of popular countries and their current Internet speed for you to choose from.
- Security: Many individuals are surprised to learn that VPNs actually make your Internet access far more secure than otherwise. By using a VPN to access the Internet, you will be able to eliminate the risk of several different viruses for both Mac and Windows. The VPN is helpful in that it encrypts your data through more secure channels. The secure channels are excellent in terms of assisting you with protecting your identity information when paying with credit cards.
Which VPN to Use In China?
From a test conducted by us, all the major VPN products are completely and fully operative in China’s mainland. That’s the whole point behind a VPN software! If access to it is limited by governments, then it is not really a sustainable tool to use to avoid government espionage, right?
During our stay in China we used VyprVPN by GoldenFrog. We paid $5 a month and were able to use it from our laptop on the PC version as well as on our Xiaomi Mi 6 with their very swift android app (rated 4.3 / 5 by 34,000 users on Google Play).
Once you decide on the right VPN for you, you will be able to enjoy access for the year and still maintain contact with your professional and business contacts abroad that operate heavily on popular sites such as Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Thus, be sure that you carefully consider obtaining a VPN even if you are just planning on visiting China for a week. By doing so, you will put yourself in a position to access the sites that you are accustomed to.
Final Remarks on the Subject
Using a VPN is essential for foreigners in China, whether Expats or travelers, who want to stay in touch with their loved ones or conduct overseas business over the standard channels of communication. Sadly enough, it seems the regulation is getting tighter in China and thus, we don’t see the demand for VPNs in China decreasing anytime soon.
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