China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau)
Since then, YouTube has been inaccessible from Mainland China. ... Even though YouTube is blocked under the Great Firewall, many Chinese media outlets, including China Central Television (CCTV), have official YouTube accounts.
Is watching YouTube in China illegal?
Even though Youtube is blocked in China, it's not illegal to watch it. There is no precedent of anyone being charged with a crime for watching Youtube or using a VPN. China is well aware of the fact that many internet users are accessing blocked websites using VPNs.
What is China's version of YouTube?
To many, Youku, the company's flagship site, is often dubbed the YouTube of China because of its close resemblance to the Google-owned streaming site in its early years and its strong focus on user-generated content.
