EN Is Using a VPN Illegal in China? 2026 Legal Risks and Real Punishment Cases Explained Is using a VPN in China illegal? A complete analysis of the 2026 draft Cybercrime Prevention Law: personal fines up to 500,000 RMB, corporate fines up to 5 million RMB. Breaks down the three legal tiers between personal use vs. selling VPN services, reviews 62 real punishment cases from Zhejiang province including retroactive penalties, analyzes risk levels for foreigners and Taiwanese nationals, and provides 5 practical tips for safer VPN usage. 小鹿 · Mia 2026-04-11