Does it work in China? Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and more, app by app

Short answer: Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and ChatGPT are blocked on Chinese networks; WeChat, Alipay, Apple Maps and Bing work. A travel eSIM or roaming gets around the blocks. Pick an app below for details, or read the full internet guide.

Blocked on Chinese networks

• Does Google Search work in China?
• Does Google Maps work in China?
• Does Gmail work in China?
• Does WhatsApp work in China?
• Does Instagram work in China?
• Does Facebook work in China?
• Does YouTube work in China?
• Does X (Twitter) work in China?
• Does Telegram work in China?
• Does ChatGPT work in China?

Patchy on Chinese networks

• Does LinkedIn work in China?
• Does Zoom work in China?
• Does Slack work in China?
• Does Notion work in China?
• Does Spotify work in China?

Works on Chinese networks

• Does WeChat work in China?
• Does Alipay work in China?
• Does Apple Maps work in China?
• Does iMessage and FaceTime work in China?
• Does Bing work in China?
• Does Microsoft Outlook work in China?
• Does Booking.com work in China?
• Does Trip.com work in China?
• Does Airbnb work in China?