Can you open http://bit.ly/GC5mV1 from mainland China?
No.
It's blocked — 100% of the last 2 conclusive tests failed in mainland China.
The two are filtered by different means — an unencrypted request by the address and keywords it carries in the clear, an encrypted one by the server name in its TLS handshake — so one working while the other does not is normal.
Frequently asked questions
Is http://bit.ly/GC5mV1 blocked in mainland China right now?
As of the last test on 2026-08-15, http://bit.ly/GC5mV1 is 100% blocked in mainland China, based on GreatFire's live Great Firewall measurements.
Why is http://bit.ly/GC5mV1 blocked in mainland China?
It's blocked — 100% of the last 2 conclusive tests failed in mainland China.
Since when has http://bit.ly/GC5mV1 been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with http://bit.ly/GC5mV1 from mainland China since 2012-03-20.
How can I access http://bit.ly/GC5mV1 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 bit.ly.
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