can whatsapp be used in China?

I was under the impression that because my cell number is foreign, that there’s no issue. However, if l was to purchase a local SIM card then a VPN is required.

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Answered by intotravelchina | September 23,2025 11:43

WhatsApp is blocked in mainland China regardless of foreign or local SIM cards; accessing it requires a VPN to bypass the Great Firewall. Users should use reliable VPN services like ExpressVPN or NordVPN for stable connectivity.

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