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seriallurker  ·  3686 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How To Bypass The Great Chinese Firewall

We have some family friends who've been living in Guangzhou for the last 5 years or so. When they first moved in they had heard from other expats that some internet providers will set you up with a vpn if you go in and ask. They asked, and the guy at the counter just asked if they'd be willing to pay some extra RMB. It worked immediately once they got the modem set up.

That's all I've heard of anything like that though. I don't imagine it would be widespread, even in cities with high expat populations.

I'd love to hear if anyone knows anything more about this. Also if anyone knows whether international schools in China use vpns.