China Developer Fined Three Years’ Salary for VPN Use, 10M e-CNY Airdrop: Asia Express

Weekly News Roundup from East Asia

In a significant development, an unnamed individual in China has been fined 1.06 million yuan (approximately $144,907) for utilizing a virtual private network (VPN) to access restricted websites while working remotely for a foreign employer. The penalty was imposed on the basis that the individual used electrical equipment "without authorization for non-legal international networking."

This case underscores the stringent regulations surrounding internet access and the use of VPNs in China.

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