Chinese authorities had announced that all unrecognised VPN services would be blocked by March 31, meaning that Chinese and foreign companies must choose from a limited number of state-approved VPNs. / AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images
In China, using a VPN is vital for any netizen who wishes to bypass the Great Firewall to access websites and content censored by Beijing.
A VPN, or virtual private network, is a service that allows users to obtain free information through a secure connection. The services typically hide one’s IP address and encrypt the data sent or received over the internet, diverting traffic through a remote server.
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Annie Wu joined the full-time staff at the Epoch Times in July 2014. That year, she won a first-place award from the New York Press Association for best spot news coverage. She is a graduate of Barnard College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
