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Traveler using VPN app on smartphone before visiting China

Best VPN for China in 2026: What Works After LetsVPN Stopped

I’ve been going back and forth between the Philippines and mainland China for the past few years. NordVPN is what I’m currently using — $14.99/month, three months in. Here’s what led me there. What happened with LetsVPN LetsVPN built its whole brand on one thing: “永远能连上的VPN” — a VPN that always works. That was the […]

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Traveler holding a smartphone showing an eSIM screen, preparing mobile data for a trip

Best eSIM for China Travel: Google, WhatsApp, VPN & Setup Guide

Curious how China’s internet setup actually differs from what you’re used to back home? I break it down here, based on constantly switching between a Philippines SIM and a China SIM myself. You land in China, turn off airplane mode, and open WhatsApp to tell your family you arrived safely. Then you try Google Maps.

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Switching between a Philippine Globe SIM and a China Mobile SIM when traveling between the two countries

Internet in China for Foreigners: What Actually Works in 2026

I’ll be honest — I didn’t figure any of this out as a tourist. I’m Chinese, but I spent several years in the Philippines, so I’ve been bouncing between the two countries long enough to feel the difference firsthand every time I cross back through immigration. The first thing I do after landing at any

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