Find out what a VPN is and what they can do. We'll also walk you through the process of selecting and using a VPN step-by-step.

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How to get an IP address in China As long as you choose a recommended VPN that securely provides an IP address in China, it is easy to access Chinese services from abroad.

To do so, enter the protocol abbreviation followed by "://" in the top field in the Connect to Server window followed by the name or IP address of the remote server, then click the Connect button.

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