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Working online from China
In-depth guides on VPNs, the Great Firewall, connection speed, and staying productive inside mainland China.
High-Speed VPN for China in 2026: What Matters at Peak Hours
High-speed VPN options for China compared by peak-hour throughput, packet loss, routing, and firewall resilience for travel, work, and teams.
China Internet Speed in 2026: What Actually Limits It
China internet speed is fast domestically and slow to global services. Why that gap exists, and what actually helps a remote professional in China.
Do VPNs Work in China? Reliable 2026 Access Guide
Yes, some VPNs work in mainland China. The harder question is which ones stay reliable for an entire workday in 2026, and why most consumer apps don't.
What's Blocked in China in 2026: The Work-App Checklist
Which work apps are blocked in mainland China in October 2026: 60 chat, docs, design, AI, developer and payment tools, checked and dated, with what to do.
Why Your VPN Is Slow in China Every Evening, and What Helps
China's international links fill up between 19:00 and midnight. Why evenings are slow, what our 30-day data shows, and which fixes really help.
Why Video Calls From China Freeze in the Evening, and What Helps
Zoom, Teams, WhatsApp and FaceTime calls need a steady path, not raw speed. Why calls from China freeze in the evening, and the fixes that help.
Opening an Office in China: The Internet and IT Checklist (2026)
A week-by-week checklist for a new office in China: business broadband, router and Wi-Fi, guest access, staff devices, IT policy, backups and an evening test.
Teams and Microsoft 365 in China: Why Calls Drop and What Helps
Teams and Microsoft 365 work in China but cross congested international links. What Microsoft advises, the 21Vianet option, and the fixes that help calls.
How We Built Smart Routing for the Router You Already Own
Why we put Throughwire on the GL.iNet router people already buy, why setup runs from a laptop, and how the router keeps Chinese apps local and updates itself.
Google Workspace in a China Office: Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar
Google is blocked in mainland China, Workspace included. How a team keeps Gmail, Drive, Meet and Calendar working, and what to send Chinese partners.
GitHub, Docker Hub and npm in China: A Developer Setup That Works
Use China mirrors for npm, PyPI and Go, route GitHub, Docker Hub and Hugging Face out of China, and keep SSH responsive. A practical developer setup for 2026.
Dedicated IP for Teams in China: When You Need One (2026)
When a team in China needs a dedicated IP (allowlisted admin panels, bank portals, jump hosts, vendor portals), when it doesn't, and the rules to follow.
Los Angeles, Osaka or Singapore: Choosing Your Route Out of China
Why the closest server isn't always fastest from China, when High Speed (Los Angeles) is right, and when Ultra (Osaka or Singapore) is worth 2.5x data.
Chinese Brands Going Global: The Network Your Overseas Team Needs
For China-based teams running Google Ads, Meta, TikTok Ads Manager, Shopify and Amazon: dependable access for everyone, one stable company IP, and fast WeChat.
China Telecom, Unicom or Mobile: Best for International Internet?
All three Chinese carriers work for international internet with a good VPN. What differs between them, what our customers use, and why foreign eSIMs are slower.
Office Internet in China: VPN Apps, a Router or a Leased Line?
A neutral guide for 5 to 50 person offices in China: VPN apps, an office router, a licensed leased line, SD-WAN or local cloud, with sourced costs.
ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini in China: What's Officially Supported
OpenAI and Anthropic don't support mainland China, and Gemini is listed for Workspace only. What that means for companies, and the local AI services in China.
Which GL.iNet Router to Buy for China in 2026, and What to Avoid
Flint 2 for offices and busy homes, Beryl 7 for small spaces, Beryl AX for best value: the GL.iNet routers that run Throughwire in China, and the ones to avoid.
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