Is China paralyzing VPN access for companies?

For some time now, news has been accumulating that China is increasingly sealing itself off from the outside world and, in particular, is heavily regulating internet use. Many international servers such as those of facebook, Twitter and the like cannot be reached from China. VPN tunnels were a remedy here. It was possible to access the internet from a foreign server via a tunnel, and such services are now being shut down. This now also affects companies that operate branch offices in China and previously used an Internet line and a VPN tunnel to access the server at headquarters. They are now also being targeted by regulation and can no longer use these services. They will have to be replaced by more expensive MPLS networks or point-to-point connections.

VPN alternatives for companies

Even if it is still unclear how rigorously the Chinese government will continue to crack down on VPN access, it is advisable to be prepared. When using IPSec connections, it is possible to register them with the Chinese authorities and store keys. This should also be possible in the future. The use of MPLS connections is also still possible, as the data transfer takes place via the carrier backbone and not via the public Internet. As Savecall works together with China telecom, you have the option of purchasing and connecting data lines directly from your Chinese location to the carrier backbone. Our experts will be happy to help you! Use our price & availability check for lines to and from China: