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Here you will find answers to common questions about using a VPN in China in 2020. Real answers from a real VPN user in China. Are There any Free VPNs That Work in China? There are various free VPNs that might work in China from time to time, but I do not recommend using any … Read more
Surfshark is one of the best VPN deals that you will find anywhere. Ok, so it’s a great deal. But here is the big question… Does Surfshark VPN work in China? Yes, kind of, but it’s complicated. Surfshark used to work very well in China with the Shadowsocks protocol. However, they recently discontinued support for … Read more
Hello and a very belated welcome to the 2021 China VPN blog. Here is where you will find the latest China VPN speed tests and tips to optimize your VPN connections in China. 2021 Changes Remarkably, after almost 2 years, I still find myself unable to return to my home in China due to the … Read more
In today’s tutorial I am going to show you how to connect to ExpressVPN using manual OpenVPN configuration files with third party OpenVPN clients for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. This can be very useful if you are using ExpressVPN in China because the manual OpenVPN server IP addresses are different from the ones used … Read more
Warning If your purpose for setting up a virtual VPN router is watching USA Netflix on devices such as Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Smart TV, iPad, Android, etc then make sure you are using a VPN service that supports Netflix on all devices. Many VPN services are “browser only” for Netflix which means that they … Read more
May 2019 Update – The standard version router app is now working again in China. If you have the Charter version R6300v2, you can try the standard router app (alternate/Charter version of the standard one) first before going through these steps to install the v2 beta version. Recently, the ExpressVPN router app stopped working in … Read more
Most VPN websites are blocked in China. Use these links for alternative/mirror VPN websites that are accessible in China. WannaFlix China Website China Accessible Link Support Email – admin@wannaflix.com Special Offer – 30% off NordVPN China Website China Accessible Link Support Email – support@nordvpn.com Special Offer – Check here for the latest offers Surfshark China … Read more
Here you will find the best available discounts for ExpressVPN, Surfshark, WannaFlix, 12VPN, VPN.ac, NordVPN, VyprVPN, and TorGuard. This page only lists coupons codes, discount codes, promo codes, free trials, etc. If you are looking for a VPN for a specific purpose, you may want to check these pages first. Best VPN for China Best … Read more
Netflix (the most popular paid video streaming site in the world) is now available in every country in the world, with only 4 exceptions – China, North Korea, Syria, and Crimea. Does that mean you can’t watch Netflix in China? Of course not. You can still watch Netflix in China with the right VPN. But … Read more
What is the best VPN to use in China? As someone who has lived in China since 2005 and uses VPNs every day, this is a question that I am qualified to answer. Here are the top VPNs for China that are still working well in September 2021. Latest China VPN Updates China’s VPN crackdown … Read more
The annual ExpressVPN Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale is not currently available. Check back here again next year. 2021 Update – Although the Black Friday sale is not on right now, you can currently get the exact same offer (extra 3 months free). To claim your 3 months free, just click on the “Claim … Read more
Recently, Apple has removed all VPN apps from the China App Store. But there is a workaround to get these apps installed on your iOS in China! So, what can you do to download the VPN if you are in China? The answer is quite simple actually. The restriction can be bypassed by using a … Read more
StrongVPN used to work very well in China many years ago. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case today. Here is the good news. There are several alternatives to StrongVPN that work better in China. All of these StrongVPN alternatives come with a money back guarantee so you can try all of them risk-free! WannaFlix … Read more
Important Update (2021) This article was originally published in 2016 when VPN.ac did not have an iOS app available. VPN.ac now has an iOS app, which is also now the only way to connect to VPN.ac in China. VPN.ac no longer allows OpenVPN connections from China. If you are outside of China, then you can … Read more
Happy new year and welcome to the fifth annual China VPN testing blog. This is the page where you can find real VPN speed tests done in China using my top recommended VPNs for China. Archive of previous China VPN testing blogs: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Unless stated otherwise, all tests are done from my … Read more
Latest Update – Astrill is no longer offering a free trial (nor a money back guarantee) for customers in China. Read this blog post for more information. If you are outside of China then you should still be able to get the free trial. As it is no longer possible to get a free trial … Read more
This guide will show you how to unblock US Netflix in Canada or other countries by using the ExpressVPN Media Streamer DNS service on an Apple TV. What is smart DNS? Smart DNS is the common name for a “smart DNS proxy”, which is a DNS server that will direct your connection through a proxy … Read more
Review Summary Speed (2.5) Reliability (2.0) Support (1.5) Security and Encyption (5.0) Money Back Guarantee (5.0) Overall Rating 3.2 ExpressVPN was once the best VPN for China, but unfortunately that is no longer the case today. Although ExpressVPN still works in China, the overall performance has been getting worse and worse throughout 2020. Since ExpressVPN … Read more
Aliyun starter packages used to be a great way to get a 30Mbps CN2 server in Hong Kong or Singapore for a very reasonable price. Unfortunately, these starter packages are no longer available as of July 1, 2020. Instead, Alibaba Cloud is now offering a similar package with free data transfer called SAS (Simple Application … Read more
Here is a list of good alternatives to Astrill VPN that work well in China. Unlike Astrill VPN, which does not offer a money back guarantee for users in China, all of these VPNs for China come with a money back guarantee so you can get a full refund if you are not satisfied. WannaFlix … Read more
