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U.S. Embassy Warns of VPN Risks in China Amidst Rumors of Crackdown

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The U.S. Embassy in China has issued a safety alert warning about the legality of using VPNs in the country. Recent rumors suggest an impending crackdown on illegal VPNs, although their authenticity remains unclear. The embassy's reminder comes as passport applications face restrictions, requiring necessary documents for submission.

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  1. 李老师不是你老师 Whyyoutouzhele avatar

    李老师不是你老师 Whyyoutouzhele

    X / Twitter / @whyyoutouzhele

    8月7日,美国驻华使领馆发布中文安全提醒称 “多数情况下,在中国使用虚拟专用网络(VPN)属于违法行为,可能会导致设备没收、罚款或拘留。”...

  2. 缅甸大事件|爆光|吃瓜|悬赏 avatar

    缅甸大事件|爆光|吃瓜|悬赏

    Telegram / @miandianQ

    最近关于国内要打击所有非法的VPN消息又传爆了。 小作文是真是假不知道,但是 1️⃣美国驻华大使馆是直接发了 VPN 的使用提醒了。 2️...

  3. 中文安危曝光 avatar

    中文安危曝光

    Telegram / @tghuarenba

    最近关于中国境内要打击所有非法的VPN消息又传爆了。 小作文是真是假不知道,但是 1️⃣美国驻华大使馆是直接发了 VPN 的使用提醒了。...

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