

Zoom saw tremendous growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and became the go-to software to enable communication among users.

You will need to use the local version provided by 21Vianet, which complies with Chinese regulations. Regarding Microsoft Teams, the situation is similar to Skype. The quality of calls and video calls with Skype from China is a bit lacking and it’s a good idea to use a good VPN to improve the quality, although it isn’t always enough.

If you want to use Skype in China, I recommend that you download it to all of your devices before going, or if you’re already in China, that you download it with a VPN active directly from the official website and not from the Chinese version. Complying with Chinese regulations means that communications are redirected (and monitored) via 21vianet the Microsoft local partner in China. In addition, if you want to access the Skype webpage, you will be redirected to a Chinese webpage () where you will download a modified version of Skype that complies with Chinese regulations. However, if you try to download the Skype app on the iOS app market or one of the Android markets ( Google Play is blocked) once you’re in China, you won’t find it. Google Duo, Google Meet and Google Hangouts in Chinaĭespite the fact that some inaccurate news is still circulating online, Skype is NOT blocked in China.Click here to find out the best VPNs for China (updated monthly) Table of contents
