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This article explains how to access Chinese websites and apps from outside China.

本文是《回国加速器》的英文版。

One of the most popular ways to do this is by using a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN is software that allows users to connect to the Internet through a secure, encrypted connection. By using a VPN, users can access websites that are blocked in their country, including Chinese websites and apps.

To use a VPN to access Chinese websites, users first need to download and install VPN software on their device. After installing the software, users can connect to a VPN server located in China. This will give them a Chinese IP address, allowing them to access Chinese websites as if they were in China. There are many VPN providers available, and some of the most popular options include ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark.

But in fact, the traffic characteristics of VPN are very obvious, and it is very easy to be captured and blocked by China's GFW. So VPN can indeed access Chinese websites, but it is likely to be unstable.

The more popular method now is to use the proxy client of the Shadowsocks protocol. It can disguise your traffic as normal traffic so as not to be blocked by GFW during special periods. And there are also many overseas students, overseas Chinese, and ethnic Chinese outside of China, and they have the need to visit domestic services. Below I will recommend a few such services.

1. Transocks
2. Guiyan Accelerator (Service closed)
3. Fly2CN Accelerator
4. Malus Accelerator
5. Frequently Asked Questions

Transocks

• Transocks is a company-operated VPN service that has been registered with the Chinese government and has no risk of disappearing.
• The official website offers cheaper prices: ¥25 per month, ¥180 for six months, and ¥260 per year. Purchasing through the client will be 8% more expensive.
• With one click, Transocks can unlock access to mainstream Chinese video streaming sites, stock trading platforms, industry-specific software, and other websites, including but not limited to iQiyi, Bilibili, Tencent Video, CCTV, Mango TV, Ximalaya, QQ Music, NetEase Cloud Music, Tonghuashun, and Tongdaxin.
• Transocks is available on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, browser extensions, and Android TVs, and allows three devices to be connected simultaneously.

Visit Transocks

Guiyan Accelerator (Service closed)

• 1. Guiyan Accelerator began its beta testing phase in 2022, and is currently free of charge.
• 2. With one click, it accelerates streaming for videos and music, as well as gaming on domestic Chinese servers.
• 3. It is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and TV/box devices.

Fly2CN Accelerator

• Fly2CN Accelerator began operation in 2020.
• It offers high-speed connections and one-click acceleration for sites such as Youku, iQiyi, CCTV, QQ Music, YY, and also offers acceleration for Chinese servers of games such as League of Legends and Honor of Kings.
• It is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and TV/box devices.

Visit Fly2CN Accelerator

Malus Accelerator

• Malus Accelerator began operation in 2018.
• Students can enjoy a 30% discount (with registration using a valid educational email address).
• It is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and TV/box devices.
• Standard membership (for accelerating streaming and websites): ¥9.9 for the first month, ¥360 for a year.
• Premium membership (for accelerating gaming and live streaming): ¥19.9 for the first month, ¥600 for a year.

Visit Malus Accelerator

Frequently Asked Questions

QI've already connected to the VPN, but I'm still seeing the "access restricted" message on the video website.

A

We suggest restarting the app you're trying to access after starting the client.
Please make sure you are using the Chinese version of the app, as using an overseas version will cause acceleration to fail.