Can you open https://theworldnews.net from mainland China?
No.
No recent testsVerdict from 2026-03-20 · 5 mo ago
As of the last test on 2026-03-20 — 5 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
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 https://theworldnews.net blocked in mainland China right now?
We haven't tested https://theworldnews.net in the last 90 days. As of the last test on 2026-03-20 (5 mo ago), it was blocked in mainland China. Use the Test now button on this page for a fresh measurement.
Why is https://theworldnews.net blocked in mainland China?
As of the last test on 2026-03-20 — 5 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
Since when has https://theworldnews.net been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with https://theworldnews.net from mainland China since 2024-06-27.
How can I access https://theworldnews.net 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 theworldnews.net.
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