Gmail is Google’s email service, offering a clean web-based interface, advanced spam filtering, and tight integration with Google Workspace tools. It supports both personal and business email with features like customizable labels, priority inbox, powerful search, and smart replies. Gmail also offers native mobile apps and supports POP/IMAP protocols for desktop clients. For enterprise users, Gmail offers custom domain support, advanced security and compliance tools, and administrative controls via the Google Admin Console. With billions of users globally, Gmail remains one of the most widely adopted email services due to its simplicity, reliability, and tight ecosystem integration.

Gmail is completely blocked in mainland China. Since mid-2014, users attempting to access Gmail via webmail, IMAP, POP, or SMTP have encountered consistent connectivity issues due to government-imposed blocks. All official Gmail endpoints are inaccessible without the use of circumvention tools. In professional environments, this has forced businesses to adopt Chinese alternatives such as Tencent Mail and NetEase Mail. Additionally, email addresses ending in @gmail.com are sometimes filtered or flagged by domestic services, reducing their reliability for business or customer communication. There are no official Chinese Gmail alternatives under the Google umbrella, and the company has not indicated plans to re-enter the Chinese email market. Given ongoing political and regulatory tensions, Gmail is likely to remain blocked in the foreseeable future. Developers should ensure email deliverability by using alternative domains and regionally compliant services when targeting China.

The information regarding service availability in China is provided for general reference purposes only. Due to the dynamic nature of network conditions and regulatory environments, the actual accessibility of these services may vary over time and by location. Users are advised to verify the current status independently.