{"id":16915,"date":"2025-12-08T12:23:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=16915"},"modified":"2025-12-08T12:23:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:23:33","slug":"unblock-instagram-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Unblock Instagram China"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why unblock Instagram China? Is it not available? This is the main question people have. Since on Instagram you can keep all your followers updated on what you are doing and where you at from updating your stories. Moreover, it allows you to upload images and videos, but it is not available in China. This blog will help you <strong>unblock Instagram China<\/strong>; also, as a bonus, you will know the alternatives to Instagram that people use in China. And how, as a foreign content creator, can you use Instagram when visiting China?<\/span><\/p>\n        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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Instagram China?\">Can You Access Instagram China?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#What_Happens_if_You_Access_Instagram_in_China\" title=\"What Happens if You Access Instagram in China?\">What Happens if You Access Instagram in China?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Why_Is_Instagram_Blocked_in_China\" title=\"Why Is Instagram Blocked in China?\">Why Is Instagram Blocked in China?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Restrict_Global_Communication\" title=\"Restrict Global Communication\">Restrict Global Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Data_Privacy\" title=\"Data Privacy\">Data Privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#No_Content_Monitoring\" title=\"No Content Monitoring\">No Content Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Focus_On_Using_Local\" title=\"Focus On Using Local\">Focus On Using Local<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#How_to_Access_Instagram_China\" title=\"How to Access Instagram China?\">How to Access Instagram China?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#What_Is_a_VPN\" title=\"What Is a VPN?\">What Is a VPN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Does_VPN_for_Instagram_in_China_Work\" title=\"Does VPN for Instagram in China Work?\">Does VPN for Instagram in China Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Which_Alternative_Instagram_App_Does_China_Use\" title=\"Which Alternative Instagram App Does China Use?\">Which Alternative Instagram App Does China Use?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Features_of_Xiahongshu\" title=\"Features of Xiahongshu:\">Features of Xiahongshu:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Why_Use_iProVPN_in_China\" title=\"Why Use iProVPN in China?\">Why Use iProVPN in China?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#iProVPN_features\" title=\"iProVPN features\">iProVPN features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Other_Security_Features\" title=\"Other Security Features\u00a0\">Other Security Features\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#How_to_Use_the_iProVPN_in_China_Quick_Guide\" title=\"How to Use the iProVPN in China (Quick Guide)\">How to Use the iProVPN in China (Quick Guide)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" title=\"Start Browsing Privately!\">Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-instagram-in-china\/#How_to_Unblock_Instagram_in_China\" title=\"How to Unblock Instagram in China\">How to Unblock Instagram in China<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Access_Instagram_China\"><\/span>Can You Access Instagram China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China had already blocked Facebook before Instagram, and then the government blocked Instagram in the country. All websites and apps have to bypass the Great Firewall (GFW), and the information is according to the rules, it is shown on the screens; otherwise, the system does not allow it to reach you.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/what-is-a-firewall\/\">A Simple Guide to a Firewall<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_if_You_Access_Instagram_in_China\"><\/span>What Happens if You Access Instagram in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know you can\u2019t use Instagram in China, now know if you try to open Instagram in China, here is what you will encounter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failed to send or receive messages on Instagram.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photos and videos will show you an error and won\u2019t load.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram won\u2019t show you the updated posts no new feeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why people avoid using Instagram in China without online tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Instagram_Blocked_in_China\"><\/span>Why Is Instagram Blocked in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Instagram didn\u2019t get blocked instantly; it was used to sometimes work and sometimes not. However, in 2014, Instagram was blocked completely, also it was also removed from the main Chinese app Store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restrict_Global_Communication\"><\/span>Restrict Global Communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Instagram, it is easier to communicate with people globally, and so the government does not want people to talk openly with other foreign countries. The government wants to oversee every online activity of the people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Privacy\"><\/span>Data Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram allows you to add your quick updates via stories and post your images and videos. This increases the risk of data security. For users&#8217; privacy, China has blocked the platform, so all the data remains in China only.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Content_Monitoring\"><\/span>No Content Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Instagram by Meta has servers in the <strong>USA<\/strong> and some regions of Europe, as it is not in China, so your data is being stored in those servers. And as the servers are not present in China, the country does not trust the platform and prefers blocking it from <strong>China<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_On_Using_Local\"><\/span>Focus On Using Local<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China wants people to use the locally developed applications, and one way they are increasing jobs and business opportunities in the country. Because of this, a good revenue is generated and helps China\u2019s economy grow further.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Access_Instagram_China\"><\/span>How to Access Instagram China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Instagram is blocked in China, there are many users who try other ways to use this platform. Some regular users do this, but more than them, influencers and big companies use it to keep up with global trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To bypass the Instagram restrictions safely in China, you can use a VPN, since it is easy to connect. Just need to install and connect with a VPN server that has Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_VPN\"><\/span>What Is a VPN?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Virtual Private Network is a security tool that makes a secure connection between the device and the network. So, when you browse anything on the internet first it will first pass a <strong>VPN<\/strong> server that comes to you. You just need to connect server in another country, and you can access the platforms that are blocked in your country.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Always use VPN to make your network secure, and do not use it to harm anyone or for fraud and data teft.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_VPN_for_Instagram_in_China_Work\"><\/span>Does VPN for Instagram in China Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several VPN services are available online, since China has the Great Firewall system that can track VPNs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0Here is how you can use a VPN in China despite having the GFW:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before going to China, install a reliable VPN service. Many services are already blocked in China.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect to the other countries&#8217; VPN server, including the USA. UK, Singapore, and others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to a different server to check the working server in China.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to keep your VPN application updated, so all new updates can be done in the app.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Alternative_Instagram_App_Does_China_Use\"><\/span>Which Alternative Instagram App Does China Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In China, people do use social media, but all the apps are created locally, and for an Instagram alternative app, they use Xiahongshu (Red) application. It is quite similar to Instagram. Moreover, people there use this app as an alternative to Pinterest as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Xiahongshu\"><\/span>Features of Xiahongshu:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some Common Xiahongshu features that users use from the app are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can upload images and video content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 300 million users use the app in China.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users are allowed to do live streaming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share products, reviews, and travel tips with other users.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Use_iProVPN_in_China\"><\/span>Why Use iProVPN in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With VPN, you can access Instagram China bypassing all the restrictions, also you can see content from other regions, creators, and can able to talk to others and share ideas. <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\">iProVPN<\/a> can be a good choice of VPN in China, and it are all the best features of it make you use this VPN service. Moreover, this VPN isn\u2019t a free service, and you need to pay for the subscription for that.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iProVPN_features\"><\/span><strong>iProVPN features<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are the best iProVPN features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast connectivity Servers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let you use unlimited bandwidth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a server or directly connect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has built-in Ads and malware blocker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Support team availability for 24\/7.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your secure file sharing on peer-to-peer networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Security_Features\"><\/span><strong>Other Security Features\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Security features that makes <strong>iProVPN<\/strong> the best among other VPN services are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses the best security encryption method of AES 256-bit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses split tunneling, which lets you manage your VPN and non VPN browsing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has a Kill switch that makes your activities secure once VPN is disconnected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has DNS and IP Leak protection, which helps in keeping the IP secure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_the_iProVPN_in_China_Quick_Guide\"><\/span>How to Use the iProVPN in China (Quick Guide)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are simple steps to connect to this VPN to unblock instagram China. Here is a quick guide for it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Visit the site: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, go to the main iProVPN <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\">site<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Pricing Page:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Then go to the<a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\"> pricing page<\/a> to check for the multiple subscription packages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Selection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select the suitable subscription package.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Done Payment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Complete your payment with a credit or debit card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Access Application Store:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From the <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/download\/android-vpn\">Google Play Store<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/download\/ios-vpn\">App Store<\/a>, download the VPN app on a browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Sign up: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once installed, create your account on the iProVPN application. If you already have, just add in the credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect Server:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now connect to the country server, where Instagram works without issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Access Instagram:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/\">Instagram<\/a> China from the application or from your browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all the blocks on Instagram in China, with an <strong>iProVPN<\/strong>, you can unblock Instagram in China.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/instagram-phishing\/\">What is Instagram Phishing<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By blocking all the major social media platforms, China had blocked Instagram after some Time, blocking Facebook because the Chinese government wants all data to remain in the country. They have strict regulation as the privacy and security of people is their priority; moreover, people <strong>access Instagram China<\/strong> by using VPNs, but the Great Firewall is an advanced system that detects their traffic. Use the VPN that works well in China, like iProVPN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. Unblock your favorite streaming platforms instantly with the best VPN for streaming.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-5 align-self-center text-center\">\n                    <a class=\"custom_btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-531__enabled ' data-collection='' data-pagination='0' data-search='0' data-pagination-enabled='0'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Unblock_Instagram_in_China\"><\/span>How to Unblock Instagram in China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-16918\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Why has China blocked Instagram?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To maintain the privacy and security of users, this country has banned Instagram China.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-16919\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Can I use iProVPN in China while traveling?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, you can use iProVPN in China if you\u2019re traveling to their, make sure to download the VPN application before reaching there.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-16920\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Do I need to use a VPN on any social media in China?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, to use any social media in China, you must have to use a VPN.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-16921\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Which is the best VPN in China?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The VPN for Instagram in China and overall is the iProVPN, as it provides the top security features at affordable prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-16922\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Are VPN blocked in China?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">VPNs are not completely blocked in China, and you can use VPNs having obfuscation servers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why unblock Instagram China? Is it not available? This is the main question people have. Since on Instagram you can keep all your followers updated on what you are doing and where you at from updating your stories. Moreover, it allows you to upload images and videos, but it is not available in China. 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