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Can you open http://arstechnica.com/civis from mainland China?
Sometimes.
Access is unreliable — 100% of the last 1 conclusive tests showed interference.
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Frequently asked questions
Is http://arstechnica.com/civis blocked in mainland China right now?
As of the last test on 2026-08-21, http://arstechnica.com/civis is 100% disrupted in mainland China, based on GreatFire's live Great Firewall measurements.
Why is http://arstechnica.com/civis blocked in mainland China?
Access is unreliable — 100% of the last 1 conclusive tests showed interference.
Since when has http://arstechnica.com/civis been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with http://arstechnica.com/civis from mainland China since 2015-07-08.
How can I access http://arstechnica.com/civis from mainland China?
You need a circumvention tool such as a VPN. GreatFireVPN, built by GreatFire, is designed to bypass the Great Firewall and reach sites like arstechnica.com.
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