Yes, Instagram is blocked in China. ... Attempting to access the app from within mainland China will result in an error message saying the feed cannot be refreshed. Instagram is also absent from Chinese app stores. Tip: to unblock Instagram or any other site you will need a VPN.
How do people in China have Instagram?
How to access Instagram in China. You can access Instagram in China by connecting to a VPN on your phone. A VPN, or virtual private network, encrypts all of your device's internet traffic and then reroutes it through a remote intermediary server in a location of the user's choosing.
What is the Chinese version of Instagram?
China's Weibo Launches Oasis, Its Own Version of Instagram.2 sept 2019