{"id":16924,"date":"2025-12-08T12:22:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=16924"},"modified":"2025-12-17T09:40:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:40:26","slug":"unblock-whatsapp-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Unblock WhatsApp in China"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WhatsApp is one of the easiest apps to use for having the fastest online communication; not only this, but you can have an easy audio and video call with people living far away. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/?lang=en\">WhatsApp<\/a> is also used for running a business, and it has its own business WhatsApp app. With all these useful features, millions of users around the world use this app. But the app does not work in China. In this blog, you will learn how to <strong>unblock WhatsApp China<\/strong>.<\/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\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#Can_you_access_WhatsApp_in_China\" title=\"Can you access WhatsApp in China?\">Can you access WhatsApp in China?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#Is_WhatsApp_Business_Accessible_in_China\" title=\"Is WhatsApp Business Accessible in China?\">Is WhatsApp Business Accessible in China?<\/a><\/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-whatsapp-in-china\/#How_to_Unblock_WhatsApp_China\" title=\"How to Unblock WhatsApp China?\">How to Unblock WhatsApp 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-whatsapp-in-china\/#1_Use_eSIM_to_unblock_WhatsApp_China\" title=\"1) Use eSIM to unblock WhatsApp China\">1) Use eSIM to unblock WhatsApp China<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#How_eSIM_works\" title=\"How eSIM works?\">How eSIM works?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#Users_of_eSIM_in_China\" title=\"Users of eSIM in China\">Users of eSIM in China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_Esim\" title=\"Pros and Cons of Esim\">Pros and Cons of Esim<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#Pros\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#Cons\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#2_Use_VPN_to_unblock_WhatsApp_China\" title=\"2) Use VPN to unblock WhatsApp China\">2) Use VPN to unblock WhatsApp China<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#Know_how_to_select_right_VPN_in_China\" title=\"Know how to select right VPN in China?\">Know how to select right VPN in China?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#Trustable_VPN_for_WhatsApp_in_China_%E2%80%93_iProVPN\" title=\"Trustable VPN for WhatsApp in China &#8211; iProVPN\u00a0\">Trustable VPN for WhatsApp in China &#8211; iProVPN\u00a0<\/a><\/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-whatsapp-in-china\/#How_to_connect_to_iProVPN\" title=\"How to connect to iProVPN?\">How to connect to iProVPN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#Some_Alternatives_to_WhatsApp_in_China\" title=\"Some Alternatives to WhatsApp in China\">Some Alternatives to WhatsApp in China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/unblock-whatsapp-in-china\/#Unblock_WhatsApp_in_China\" title=\"Unblock WhatsApp in China\">Unblock WhatsApp in China<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_access_WhatsApp_in_China\"><\/span><strong>Can you access WhatsApp in China?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, if you are from China, you can&#8217;t use WhatsApp. People in China use other applications for meetings and communications online. It\u2019s because the government wants full control over its nation\u2019s online activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WhatsApp has uncrackable end-to-end encryption on users&#8217; chats. It makes it difficult for the government to check what people are sharing omn WhatsApp.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_WhatsApp_Business_Accessible_in_China\"><\/span><strong>Is WhatsApp Business Accessible in China?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, just like normal WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business is also blocked in China, and you can&#8217;t access it normally. To have business-based communications, people use different platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/protect-ip-address-on-whatsapp-calls\/\">How to Protect Your IP Address During WhatsApp Calls<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Unblock_WhatsApp_China\"><\/span><strong>How to Unblock WhatsApp China?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although WhatsApp is not available in China, you can use this app using some working methods, which are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eSIM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPN<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_eSIM_to_unblock_WhatsApp_China\"><\/span><strong>1) Use eSIM to unblock WhatsApp China<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel eSIM, many travelers use it to access the blocked platforms, similarly also to unblock WhatsApp China. It\u2019s one of the reliable methods that travelers usually use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_eSIM_works\"><\/span><strong>How eSIM works?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s simple, the eSim is connected to the mobile networks in China, only for the internet, which is different; all your browsing passes from the servers located outside China. And that is how you can <strong>unblock WhatsApp China<\/strong> and the other sites and apps. It is used so travelers can stay connected to their families, and those who work for other countries may know about the market of the outside world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Users_of_eSIM_in_China\"><\/span><strong>Users of eSIM in China<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Travelers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Normal visitors or students gone for studies, and people in business usually use <a href=\"https:\/\/esimplus.me\/esim-china\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eSIM in China<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Expats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People living in China for the long term for their work or other purposes also use eSIM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Remote employees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People who work from China remotely also use eSIM to make meetings easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_Esim\"><\/span><strong>Pros and Cons of Esim<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the pros and cons that you may know of using eSIM:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 84.4193%; height: 222px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 65px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1645%; height: 65px;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><b>Pros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.9545%; height: 65px;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><b>Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1645%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not take time in connecting, as soon as you are in China, the eSIM will start working.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.9545%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be costly than other local SIMs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 33px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1645%; height: 33px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not have complex steps to connect to the device<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.9545%; height: 33px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to pay for the data to use on an eSIM.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 31px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1645%; height: 31px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eSIMs are compatible with major devices.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.9545%; height: 31px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal to use for short to medium-term usage.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 45px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1645%; height: 45px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let users access all the block applications and websites.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.9545%; height: 45px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some phones might not work with eSIM.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_VPN_to_unblock_WhatsApp_China\"><\/span><strong>2) Use VPN to unblock WhatsApp China<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another easier way to use WhatsApp calling China by the app is by connecting a reputable VPN on your device. It will bypass all the restrictions; however, use the <strong>VPN<\/strong> that won\u2019t be blocked by a Great Firewall system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_how_to_select_right_VPN_in_China\"><\/span><strong>Know how to select right VPN in China?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To select the right VPN to unblock WhatsApp China, you need to note some of these factors, which will help you find the right service for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Security &amp; Privacy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main and first aspect to check is the security; check if the VPN service uses the top security techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Device Accessibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a VPN taht works well on all devices, mainly on your phone and laptop, and if you watch TV, then it must work on Smart TVs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Easy to use:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a VPN service taht is simple to use and does not require extra steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Zero Data Storing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> VPN must not store data, as it can increase the security risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Customer Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes you may encounter issues in the app; check if the service providers respond timely manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trustable_VPN_for_WhatsApp_in_China_%E2%80%93_iProVPN\"><\/span><strong>Trustable VPN for WhatsApp in China &#8211; iProVPN\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iProVPN has all the best basic and advanced VPN features, the security is top-notch notch and it does not store any user data, which is why users trust the service. Having multiple servers globally makes it easier to unlock WhatsApp China Fastly.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>NOTE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure to have an iProVPN app before you reach China to have an easy, secure browsing experience and to unblock WhatsApp China efficienlty.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_connect_to_iProVPN\"><\/span><strong>How to connect to iProVPN?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can follow these steps for quick connectivity:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, get the subscription from the official <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\">iProVPN site<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the right package for you. Also, there are seasonal deals that allow you to get the VPN at discounted <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\">pricing<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the VPN app, or you can also have an extension for your browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your required credentials, like passwords and email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now select the country <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/servers\">server<\/a> where WhatsApp works perfectly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect VPN and unblock WhatsApp China.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Alternatives_to_WhatsApp_in_China\"><\/span><strong>Some Alternatives to WhatsApp in China<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers and students commonly use WhatsApp in China to communicate with their families. Moreover, people running their large companies also use WhatsApp to communicate easily outside China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>WeChat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For online communications over the phone, people in China use WeChat. It is the most used app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>QQ:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is another substitute to WhatsApp, you can easily share voice notes, video messages via QQ, you can file share, and play games as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0DingTalk: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For business-related communication, DingTalk is used in China, developed by Alibaba. It allows easy task management and project coordination.<\/span><\/p>\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;\">Using WhatsApp in China is somehow not possible, but people still use methods to unblock WhatsApp China. Mostly, people who do this are tourists, students from other countries, and people living for jobs in the country, to keep in touch with their families. Moreover, there are business companies that require to use of WhatsApp that have connections in other countries. VPNs and eSIMs are used in China to <strong>unblock WhatsApp China<\/strong> easily. You can use iProVPN as your VPN option in China.<\/span><\/p>\n    \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    \n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-532__enabled ' data-collection='' data-pagination='0' data-search='0' data-pagination-enabled='0'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unblock_WhatsApp_in_China\"><\/span>Unblock WhatsApp 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-16926\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How to unblock WhatsApp China?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are two simple ways that you can use in China to use WhatsApp in China: 1) by using an eSIM, 2) using a VPN.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-16927\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What is VPN for WhatsApp in China?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">iProVPN is the best VPN for WhatsApp China, due to its top security features and minimal pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-16928\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What are the other options for WhatsApp in China?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In China, people use WeChat, QQ as WhatsApp alternatives. For business talks and projects, Chinese people use DingTalk.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-16929\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Reason for WhatsApp block in China?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The government of China wants its users&#8217; data within the country, and because WhatsApp uses strong encryption, it\u2019s a reason as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-16930\" data-item=\"\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Does WhatsApp work with VPN in China?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, if your VPN is not blocked by the Great Firewall in China then you can easily use a VPN.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WhatsApp is one of the easiest apps to use for having the fastest online communication; not only this, but you can have an easy audio and video call with people living far away. 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