Can you open https://core.telegram.org/bots from mainland China?
No.
No recent testsVerdict from 2026-07-08 · 4 mo ago
As of the last test on 2026-07-08 — 4 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is https://core.telegram.org/bots blocked in mainland China right now?
We haven't tested https://core.telegram.org/bots in the last 90 days. As of the last test on 2026-07-08 (4 mo ago), it was blocked in mainland China. Use the Test now button on this page for a fresh measurement.
Why is https://core.telegram.org/bots blocked in mainland China?
As of the last test on 2026-07-08 — 4 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
Since when has https://core.telegram.org/bots been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with https://core.telegram.org/bots from mainland China since 2019-08-19.
How can I access https://core.telegram.org/bots 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 core.telegram.org.
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