Blocked services in China

This page presents comprehensive information on internet restrictions in China. Multiple services, including social media, search engines, and streaming platforms, may be partially or fully blocked due to national laws and content policies. Tracking these restrictions helps users, marketers, and media specialists understand the current situation and plan strategies to maintain access and communication with audiences.

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Twitch — China
20 Sep 2018

Censorship of the Great Firewall — Chinese authorities restrict access to foreign streaming and social platforms (official reason not publicly disclosed).

WhatsApp — China
1 Jan 2017

Reason for the ban: full ban due to internet censorship and national security.

Telegram — China
1 Jan 2015

Reason for the ban: used by activists and dissidents; difficult to control.

Google — China
26 Dec 2014

Blocking Gmail and other Google services (Search, Gmail, Drive, etc.) within the framework of the “Great Firewall” is a form of censorship and information control.

Instagram — China
29 Sep 2014

Reason for the ban: control over information and suppression of protests.

X (ex. Twitter) — China
2 Sep 2009

State censorship and control over the Internet space, including the blocking of foreign social networks.

Facebook — China
1 Jul 2009

Reason for the ban: permanent ban under the "Great Firewall" to control internet content.

Yandex — China
11 Sep 2007

ChatGPT сказал: Blocking of the Yandex Video service and other Yandex platforms as part of China’s Great Firewall.