Chinese authorities increasingly geo-block foreigners from accessing government websites. This practice began in 2021. The Tracker monitors nearly 4,000 government websites monthly, making it the world's most detailed geo-blocking monitor.
Want to learn more? Read the full report: Brussee & von Carnap (2024), The Increasing Challenge of Obtaining Information from Xi's China, MERICS .
| Classification | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Available | The website responded and is accessible. |
| Server-side blocking | The server actively blocks access, usually via geo-blocking. |
| DNS-based blocking | The domain cannot be resolved globally—often DNS manipulation. |
| Time-out | The server didn’t respond within the allowed time. |
| Other errors | All remaining response failures. |