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Google Chrome’s position as the most popular web browser in mainland China could be under threat, leading to a simultaneous decline in VPN usage. Currently, Chrome has anywhere from 30 to 39 percent of the Chinese market – less than other parts of the world, but still pretty impressive considering most Google apps are blocked in China. China’s Great Firewall prevents citizens from accessing tools such as Search and Gmail – even the Chrome Store is blocked. This means that if users want to download an extension, they must first set up a VPN; a common approach for anyone who...
