
Twitter —
Change is afoot in China. Its leaders have promised a decisive role for markets in the huge economy, and recently lifted a 14-year ban on games consoles. But in many areas, there's still a long way to go.

Facebook —
China turned out the lights on Facebook in 2009, and there are no signs that Beijing plans to restore access to the U.S.- based social media platform.

Foreign films —
Chinese regulators allow only 34 foreign films to be shown in theaters each year, severely limiting access to the latest Hollywood blockbusters.

Casinos —
Beijing outlawed gambling in 1949, and casinos are not allowed to operate in China. Yet many Chinese have an inclination toward games of chance, a tradition that dates back thousands of years.

Websites —
Beijing blocks access to thousands of websites at any given time, including social media platforms and websites that host pornography.

Books —
China's General Administration of Press and Publication screens all books before publication in China, and censorship is standard procedure.

Snapchat —
Facebook and Twitter aren't the only social media platforms blocked in China. Chinese users are unable to access Snapchat, either. Youtube is also blocked.


