Can you open www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook from mainland China?
No.
No recent testsVerdict from 2026-03-25 · 4 mo ago
As of the last test on 2026-03-25 — 4 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
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Is www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook blocked in mainland China right now?
We haven't tested www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook in the last 90 days. As of the last test on 2026-03-25 (4 mo ago), it was blocked in mainland China. Use the Test now button on this page for a fresh measurement.
Why is www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook blocked in mainland China?
As of the last test on 2026-03-25 — 4 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
Since when has www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook from mainland China since 2023-09-01.
How can I access www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook 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 www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook.
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