Do I need a VPN in China with this eSIM?

No, not for Google, WhatsApp, Instagram or YouTube on the eSIM's mobile data, because the data leaves through Hong Kong. On hotel Wi-Fi those services are blocked again.

Does ChatGPT work in China with a travel eSIM?

Not with ours. The data exits in Hong Kong, and OpenAI does not serve Hong Kong.

Which network does the eSIM use in China?

China Mobile, the country's largest operator.

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An eSIM for China where Google and WhatsApp just work

Our China plans connect to China Mobile and send your data to the internet from Hong Kong, so the mainland's filter never sees it. No VPN to install, nothing to switch on.

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where your data exits, checked with our supplier on 21 Sep 2026: Hong Kongwhere your data exits, checked with our supplier on 21 Sep 2026
for Google, Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram and YouTube: No VPNfor Google, Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram and YouTube
the country's largest network: China Mobilethe country's largest network

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