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China ✕

Everything banned or restricted in China, from apps and websites to books, movies, food and everyday activities. Use the category filter to narrow it down.

ChinaBannedChristopher Robin (2018)Denied a release in China; media widely linked it to Winnie the Pooh memes mocking Xi Jinping.Movies & TVSince 2018Details →ChinaBannedGoogle SearchGoogle moved its Chinese search service to Hong Kong in 2010 after refusing to censor results; its services are blocked by the Great Firewall.Apps & WebsitesSince 2010Details →ChinaBannedFacebookBlocked after the July 2009 Ürümqi unrest, when authorities said the platform was used to organise protests.Apps & WebsitesSince 2009Details →ChinaBannedInstagramBlocked during the 2014 Hong Kong protests and never restored.Apps & WebsitesSince 2014Details →ChinaBannedWhatsAppFully blocked in 2017; its end-to-end encryption cannot be monitored by the state.Apps & WebsitesSince 2017Details →ChinaBannedWikipediaAll language editions have been blocked since April 2019.Apps & WebsitesSince 2019Details →ChinaBannedX (Twitter)Blocked since 2009 together with most foreign social networks.Apps & WebsitesSince 2009Details →ChinaBannedYouTubeBlocked by the Great Firewall since 2009.Apps & WebsitesSince 2009Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is banned in China?

China bans or restricts 8 things in our list, including Christopher Robin (2018) (2018), Google Search (2010), Facebook (2009) and Instagram (2014).

Which categories have the most bans in China?

In our list: Apps & Websites (7), Movies & TV (1).

Is this list up to date?

We review entries regularly and add new bans as they happen. Laws change, so check an official government source before you travel or act on this information.

Laws change often and many bans have exceptions. This list is for general information, not legal or travel advice. Check official government sources before you travel. Last updated: 12/10/2026.