I don’t get online without a VPN except for work. Our government is not a lot better. Meanwhile, I’m guessing that VPN sales are pretty high in China. That’s a pretty sizeable loophole.
“That’s a pretty sizeable loophole.”
No, not that easy. VPNs can be used, but only for foreigners who need them to access company resources. For typical Chinese people, if they’re caught using a VPN, or Encryption, they’ll get a visit from the state security organ.