Is accessing Facebook in China illegal?

As of May 2016, the only countries to ban access around the clock to the social networking site are China, Iran, Syria, and North Korea. However, since most North Korean residents have no access to the Internet, China and Iran are the only countries where access to Facebook is actively restricted in a wholesale manner.

Which Facebook is used in China?

WeChat
Today, WeChat is the largest social media platform in China, with over 1 billion monthly active users. Compare this to Facebook’s 2 billion worldwide. Given that WeChat’s user base is concentrated heavily in China it’s easy to see why many users call it the Chinese Facebook.

Can FB be used in China?

Can you access Facebook in China? Yes. However, you’ll need a VPN or some other method to circumvent the block. Facebook is blocked since 2009. Other notable sites inaccessible in China are: Wikipedia, Netflix, Instagram, Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Twitter, YouTube, and the list goes on.

Which apps are forbidden in China?

List of Blocked Websites and Apps in China 2021

• Gmail.
• Dropbox.
• Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Calendar, Maps etc.)
• Microsoft OneDrive.
• Slack.
• Google Play (i.e. no downloading Android apps)
• Hootsuite.

What is blocked in China?

What social media platforms are blocked in China? The majority of Western social media platforms are blocked in China, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and many others. Other instant messaging apps, such as FB Messenger, Line, Telegram, or Viber, are also blocked in China.

Why is FB banned in China?

The Facebook blackout didn’t hit China, of course, because Facebook has been banned in the mainland since 2009 for not complying with Chinese censorship rules. The ban, however, didn’t keep CEO Mark Zuckerberg from carving inroads with the Chinese government.