What's blocked in Taiwan
All major apps work; the Chinese app RedNote (Xiaohongshu) was blocked for one year in December 2025.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RedNote (Xiaohongshu) | Blocked | Dec 2025 | One-year ban over fraud cases. |
Not offered in Taiwan
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Taiwan
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Taiwan are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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What's going on
Taiwan blocked RedNote in December 2025 for one year, citing fraud cases linked to the app. DeepSeek is banned on government devices. Global apps are fully open.
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Is a VPN legal in Taiwan?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Which apps are blocked in Taiwan?
Yes. RedNote (Xiaohongshu) is blocked in Taiwan.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Taiwan?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Taiwan. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Taiwan?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Taiwan?
Our picks for Taiwan are NordVPN, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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