

Take note of that as you read on and consider getting a VPN on your phone right now. Ideally, you’ve already setup your VPN prior to arrival in China, since it’s a huge pain to do so once you’ve arrived. It’s common to experience interruptions with your connection, so test out which VPN servers work best for you. One you have access to the internet on your phone and you’re connected to a VPN, you should be able to log onto WhatsApp without any problems. Ideally, you will set up a VPN prior to arriving to China since it’s much harder to do so once you get here. Your personal messages, media, and calls are end-to-end encrypted. You can use up to four linked devices at a time. Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) like ExpressVPN or NordVPN allows you to bypass internet censorship by connecting to a server outside of China. About linked devices Use WhatsApp on Web, Desktop, Android tablets, companion phones, and other devices by linking them to your primary phone. It can be challenging to find good WiFi in China, so unless you’re using international roaming with your mobile carrier, you’ll need to find a way to get a SIM card in China. So you might want to avoid cache clearing until your phone is back in the picture. It sounds simple, but you might find this more difficult than you first imagined. Keep Using WhatsApp Web Without Your Mobile Phone While you'll remain logged in on the WhatsApp desktop app, take care while using the web version, as clearing the browser cache will log you out even if it's still linked to your phone. So now, allow me to walk you through the 3-step process to access WhatsApp in China. We’ve established that WhatsApp is most definitely blocked in China and will likely stay blocked throughout 2023.
