Updated: August 27, 2025
Can Google Analytics 4 be used in China?
This needs to be considered from two perspectives:
- One is data collection
- One is view report
Data Collection
The domain name used by GA4 to collect data in China is https://www.google-analytics.com. It is not blocked by Great Firewall because it uses a local Chinese server（But Google does not have a data center in China, probably for forwarding）, so it can collect data normally.
But there is a risk: Missing ICP（Internet Content Provider）， websites operating in China require ICP registration, which is a government license. https://www.google-analytics.com uses a Chinese server and operates in China, but does not have ICP license, which is illegal.
To sum up, GA4 can collect data in China, but there is a risk of legal violations.
View Report
The domain for viewing GA4 reports is https://analytics.google.com/, which is blocked by the Great Firewall, so you can’t access it directly. You’ll need to use a VPN.
Note that using a VPN is illegal in China, but you can apply for international network access through one of China’s three major carriers (China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom), which will allow you to view reports normally.
To conclude, there are risks of violating laws when collecting data, so not recommended for use in China
