Updated July 20, 2020
As you may already know, certain websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, Wikipedia, BBC, Google, etc., are virtually completely blocked in China. Although Google is not fully blocked (for example, the Google Translate website/App work in China, AdSense Ads are still being served, and the Android OS is here to stay), most of the other Google services (i.e. Gmail, Google Maps) practically don’t work in China.
No surprise, if you are new to China, you may feel lost in no time! Thankfully, ExpressVPN is here to help! In this post, let’s look at the ExpressVPN review.
Do You Need A VPN Connection In China?
If you are travelling to China, it’s recommended to install a good virtual private network (VPN) connection on your mobile phone, tablets, and computer devices.
Which VPN Is Best For Travelling/Living In China?
Well, I have been living/working in China for nearly 3 years, and have travelled extensively across the mainland. I have personally tried quite a few VPNs. My favorite VPN is ExpressVPN.
Let’s dig some more facts in this ExpressVPN review.
ExpressVPN Speed Loss?
When it comes to the internet speed, ExpressVPN is your best choice. One big issue with many other VPNs is regarding the speed: when you turn the VPN connection on, your internet surfing speed would be drastically slow.
Fortunately, ExpressVPN offers a great speed. Basically, when you turn the ExpressVPN on, the average speed would hardly decrease by 1-3%.
Number Of Servers?
ExpressVPN has over 3000 servers located in nearly 100 countries. Some of the servers are located in Hong Kong as well.
How Many IP Addresses ExpressVPN Has?
ExpressVPN has nearly 30,000 IP addresses. That’s also a reason why it’s very fast to get the secure VPN connection once you turn on ExpressVPN. As such, the VPN connection is established almost immediately.
ExpressVPN Jurisdiction
The headquarter of ExpressVPN is located in the British Virgin Islands, a very security-friendly country as they don’t have bilateral ties with many countries to share internet security data. 🙂 Not to mention, although the British Virgin Islands is a territory of the UK, the Islands has its own legal system. The jurisdiction of disputes related to ExpressVPN would generally fall within the territory of British Virgin Islands.
VPN Encryption Security
ExpressVPN uses AES-256 Encryption (AES stands for Advanced Encryption Standard). AES-256 Encryption is one of the most secure encryption protocols. Moreover, ExpressVPN uses 4096-bit RSA key (a very long numerical key).
ExpressVPN Platforms
ExpressVPN is available for Windows, Android, iOS, Linux, Mac. You can conveniently install ExpressVPN on Mobile, computer, and tablets.
ExpressVPN Pricing
The monthly subscription price of ExpressVPN starts from about US $8/month. ExpressVPN offers you an initial free trial period of up 2 weeks. Moreover, if you buy a one year subscription plan, you may be eligible for 3 months free VPN (please refer to ExpressVPN for the latest pricing information).
How Many Simultaneous Connections?
With a single ExpressVPN subscription plan, you can have up to 5 simultaneous connections (such as phone, computers). Basically, you can use one VPN account for simultaneously running multiple VPN connections. No wonder, ExpressVPN is one of the most affordable available VPN plans.
To sum up, I have used ExpressVPN for years, and their services have been very much reliable. ExpressVPN is the best VPN in China and I’d certainly recommend it.
Let me know if you have any questions about ExpressVPN review, living, working and travelling to China.
