Yes, TikTok is Banned in China

Banned

Last updated: 2026-10-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Details

Status: Banned
Reason: TikTok is unavailable in China; ByteDance operates Douyin domestically under different rules.
Effective Date: 2017-01-01
Notes: The Great Firewall blocks all Google/Meta services. Douyin is the domestic equivalent.

Sources

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-58497321

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