Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Google are all banned in China, so it’s worthwhile taking the effort to download Chinese alternatives prior to your visit. You can also download a VPN before your visit to access banned applications, however, VPN service is often unreliable. There are three main telecom providers in China: China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom. Nowadays, WeChat ID is more popular than your phone number in China. This Chinese-developed app has become one of the world’s most popular mobile messaging and social networking platform.

Source: The Star April 12, 2019 00:56 UTC