Is bbc.com/news blocked in mainland China?

Can you open bbc.com/news from mainland China?

No.

No recent testsVerdict from 2026-04-20 · 3 mo ago

As of the last test on 2026-04-20 — 3 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.

Access bbc.com/news with GreatFireVPN →

2014first tested

3 mo agolast tested

Loading…

Other tested URLs on bbc.com

Some subdomains of bbc.com are blocked even where the root is not.

Each verdict covers the last 90 days of tests, as on that URL's own page.

Frequently asked questions

Is bbc.com/news blocked in mainland China right now?

We haven't tested bbc.com/news in the last 90 days. As of the last test on 2026-04-20 (3 mo ago), it was blocked in mainland China. Use the Test now button on this page for a fresh measurement.

Why is bbc.com/news blocked in mainland China?

As of the last test on 2026-04-20 — 3 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.

Since when has bbc.com/news been blocked?

GreatFire has recorded interference with bbc.com/news from mainland China since 2014-10-28.

How can I access bbc.com/news 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 bbc.com/news.

http://bbc.com/news · JSON