Blocked in China
Netflix, YouTube, Spotify and social media in mainland China, plus what still works on a trip.
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Is Netflix forbidden in China?
Yes, in practice. Netflix doesn't operate in mainland China, and its own help center lists China among the few places where the service isn't available, alongside... -
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What social media is allowed in China?
Chinese-owned platforms are allowed in China: WeChat, Weibo, Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok), Xiaohongshu (RedNote), Bilibili, Zhihu and QQ. -
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Can you use Spotify in China?
Not on a normal Chinese connection. Spotify has never launched in mainland China, and its list of supported markets includes Hong Kong and Macao but not the mainland. -
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Is YouTube banned in China?
Yes. YouTube has been blocked in mainland China since March 2009, and it was still blocked as of October 2026.