Stuck Watching Chinese Shows Abroad? Here’s How Overseas Chinese Can Bypass Geo-Restrictions on Weibo Videos

I was scrolling through Weibo last night when I saw the exciting news – Chinese badminton players sweeping four championships at the China Open! The video clip from CCTV Sports showed Wang Zhiyi’s brilliant performance against Japan’s Yamaguchi, and Han Yue’s match where her opponent had to withdraw. My fingers itched to click play, only to be greeted by that dreaded message: "This content is not available in your region."

Sound familiar? If you’re among the 60 million overseas Chinese (according to 2023 migration data), you’ve probably faced this exact frustration. Whether it’s the latest episode of your favorite drama, a viral variety show, or important sports events like this badminton championship, geo-restrictions keep slamming the door in our faces.

Remember that time when everyone was raving about "The Long Season"? My cousin in Vancouver spent weeks avoiding spoilers while desperately trying to find ways to watch it. Or when the Spring Festival Gala livestream kept buffering? The pixelated faces of performers moving like broken puppets – it was like watching the show through a snowstorm!

Stuck Watching Chinese Shows Abroad? Here's How Overseas Chinese Can Bypass Geo-Restrictions on Weibo Videos

The irony isn’t lost on me – we left China to explore the world, only to find ourselves digitally locked out from the cultural touchstones that keep us connected to home. That moment when you’re video-calling family during Mid-Autumn Festival and can’t join the conversation about the latest episode of "Sisters Who Make Waves"? Priceless (in the worst way).

But here’s the good news: After three years of trial and error (and enough error messages to wallpaper my apartment), I’ve discovered several reliable ways to bypass these restrictions. Whether you’re craving the newest idol competition show or don’t want to miss another national team victory like this badminton championship, there are solutions that actually work.

So to all my fellow overseas Chinese missing out on Weibo’s best content – take heart! The digital Great Wall isn’t as impenetrable as it seems. Stay tuned for the tutorial coming soon, where I’ll walk you through the simplest methods to bring Chinese entertainment back into your life, no matter where you are in the world.

In the meantime, tell me in the comments – what’s the ONE show or event you’ve been desperately trying to watch from abroad? Let’s commiserate and maybe I can give you a sneak peek at the solution!

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1. Download and Install

Visit the official Sixfast website(https://www.sixfast.com) and download the client for your device (Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS). Follow the instructions to install.

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PC:

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mobile:

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Once connected, launch your game or app and enjoy smoother, faster performance with reduced ping and lag.

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