It’s totally possible to register a Gmail account in China, but yeah, it’s a bit of a process. VPN is a must. I’ve had success with Astrill—it’s pricier but super stable.
One tip: try registering late at night when the internet is less congested. It helps with the timeouts. After setup, it works fine as long as your VPN is active.
One tip: try registering late at night when the internet is less congested. It helps with the timeouts. After setup, it works fine as long as your VPN is active.