Google Drive is Google’s cloud storage service that allows users to store, sync, and share files across devices. It offers both personal and business plans, with integration into Google Workspace for collaborative document editing. Drive supports version history, granular sharing permissions, and integration with third-party apps through APIs. Files can be uploaded, organized into folders, and accessed from any device. Business users benefit from centralized management, activity tracking, and team-shared drives. It’s a cornerstone of cloud-based workflows for teams using Google’s ecosystem.

Google Drive is fully blocked in mainland China. As part of China’s broader restriction on Google services, access to Drive's web and API endpoints is not possible without the use of circumvention tools. Users in China attempting to access shared files or collaborate through Drive will typically experience connection errors. This affects both individual users and businesses relying on cloud-based document sharing or synchronization. Chinese companies often use alternatives like Baidu Netdisk (百度网盘), Tencent Weiyun, or Alibaba Cloud Drive. However, these alternatives do not offer the same level of real-time collaboration or third-party integrations found in Google Drive. Furthermore, data stored in Chinese services is subject to local surveillance and content monitoring laws. Developers targeting China should ensure they do not rely on Google Drive for core functionality such as file sharing, especially for user-facing features. Due to political sensitivities and data sovereignty policies, re-enabling Google Drive in China is unlikely in the short term.

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.