Which apps work in China?
Status on Chinese mobile networks and Wi-Fi without a VPN. Open an app for what to do instead.
Apple Maps
Works without a VPN
ChatGPT
Blocked, and OpenAI doesn't support China
GitHub
Slow or patchy; have an eSIM or VPN ready
Gmail
Works on a roaming eSIM or VPN
Google Maps
Use Apple Maps or Amap instead
Google Search
Use Bing or Baidu without a VPN
Google Workspace
Works on a roaming eSIM or VPN
Instagram
Works on a roaming eSIM or VPN
LinkedIn
Mixed reports; have an eSIM or VPN ready
Microsoft Teams
Work accounts work; Teams Free ended in 2026
Outlook
Works without a VPN; can be slow
Slack
Mixed reports; have an eSIM or VPN ready
Telegram
Works on a roaming eSIM or VPN
WeChat
Works on every network
WhatsApp
Works on a roaming eSIM or VPN
YouTube
Works on a roaming eSIM or VPN
Zoom
Not blocked; free accounts can be refused
No app matches. We add apps based on what readers ask about.