I'm Going to Beijing China tonight. Can I watch American or British News there? Like BBC.co.uk or NBC.com?

Question

I am so excited. I'm flying out to Beijing China tonight to watch the games. I am a bit sad that I missed the opening ceremonies but I came to watch sports. I go boarding school in London England. So my parents, that live in Ontario Canada, and my sister (17) who goes to boarding school in LA...well, we're all meeting up in Seattle for our flight to Beijing. I am so excited - leave in about 10-15 minuets (I'm in the Airport now)

The question I have though is will I be able to go to BBC news, ABC new, NBC News, or any major American or British News networks' websites; are they all blocked? Will I be cut off from the whole world while I'm there in terms of news?

Answer 1

You will be able (depending on the hotel) to watch some news in English on TV.  Web sites are not that restricted.  They are restricting "radical" sites.  Streaming news depends on the website - not the Chinese government.  Many American TV sites only work within America.  I have tried to watch TV episodes while overseas, and get a pop-up saying I can't watch them outside of the US.

Answer 2

No worries, you'll be able to watch the new online. abc.com, nbc.com, bbc.com and many other local news stations broadcast their news programs the day after showing. The loading time is rather short, and can be done all over the world. For a specific show, you can search it in the search bar, but for the recent, 'last night' shows, ABC offers a page where you can view them, for  up to a week.

Answer 3

I'm in beijing now...!!!!!!!!!

its very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

I have been to China 11 times in past 3 years.  In the hotels I have stayed in we got one internation station that broadcast a mix of everything USA, English, France, etc.

Everything from Maude repeats to Facts of Life to Law and Order.  I never figured out any schedule.  News was very limited.  Most times CNN, ABC etc were blocked online.