China internet guide

Using a VPN in China in 2026: what Chinese law actually restricts, how enforcement applies to foreign travelers, and which gray zones matter before you connect.

VPN services travelers rely on in China in 2026, compared on speed, obfuscation, price, and device limits — plus the self-hosted options technical users prefer.

eSIM vs physical SIM in China for 2026 — price per GB, +86 numbers, VPN routing, setup effort, and which one fits trips from 3 days to 3 months.

Holafly eSIM for China in 2026 — unlimited-data plans, day-based pricing, speeds, and when it beats Airalo or a local SIM.

Airalo eSIM for China in 2026 — Chinacom and Discover+ plans, real speeds, activation steps, and whether it beats a local SIM.

Which Google services work from mainland China in 2026, what an international-roaming eSIM or VPN actually changes, and what each route costs.