Can Chinese use Facebook with VPN?
You can access Facebook and Facebook Messenger while in China by connecting to a VPN. In this case, you could connect to a VPN server that isn’t blocked outside of China. It’s important to sign up for a VPN and download the app prior to visiting China.
Is Twitter blocked in China?
Twitter is officially blocked in China; however, many Chinese people circumvent the block to use it. Even major Chinese companies and national medias, such as Huawei and CCTV, use Twitter through a government approved VPN.
Is using Facebook in China illegal?
As of May 2016, the only countries to ban access around the clock to the social networking site are China, Iran, Syria, and North Korea. However, since most North Korean residents have no access to the Internet, China and Iran are the only countries where access to Facebook is actively restricted in a wholesale manner.
How can I access Facebook in China?
The best method to access Facebook in China is via a Virtual Private Network, often called a “VPN”. I recommend and use both ExpressVPN and NordVPN to do this. But what is a VPN?
Why are VPNs so popular in China?
Since China censors the internet using the “Great Firewall of China” to keep people inside the country from accessing different websites like Facebook, Twitter, Google, Gmail, etc., it’s no wonder that some of the best VPNs are most popular in China. The question isn’t popularity, though, it’s legality.
How can I access Twitter in China?
Since Twitter is blocked in China, the easiest way to access it is to download and install a VPN on your device. Here you can find more information on this topic. What are the alternatives to Twitter in China? The Chinese microblogging platform that shares the most similarities with Twitter is Weibo.
Is it legal to use a VPN in China for foreigners?
You may read about China issuing fines for using a VPN, but again, this is only for local Chinese people and has never happened to a foreign expat in China to my knowledge. There’s still every indication that it is legal to use a VPN in China for foreigners.