Google Workspace is a cloud-based productivity suite that includes a range of collaboration and communication tools such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Meet, and Calendar. It is widely used by individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and governments to streamline workflows, collaborate in real-time, and manage information securely. Key features include integrated email and calendar services, real-time document collaboration, cloud storage, advanced sharing and permission controls, and built-in security and compliance tools. Google Workspace is tightly integrated across its services, which allows for seamless communication and collaboration across teams and departments. Admins can manage users, set permissions, and monitor activity from a centralized console, while users benefit from intuitive interfaces and AI-powered assistance, including smart compose and auto-scheduling. With a global presence and robust APIs, Google Workspace supports a variety of third-party integrations and automation workflows, making it a central productivity platform for millions of businesses worldwide.

Google Workspace is fully blocked in mainland China. Since around 2014, most Google services have been inaccessible due to regulatory restrictions imposed by the Chinese government. This includes all core Workspace tools such as Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and Calendar. Attempts to access these services from within China will typically result in connection failures or timeouts, unless circumvention tools are used. There are no indications that access will be restored in the foreseeable future. Chinese developers and organizations seeking alternatives typically use services such as Tencent Docs, Alibaba Cloud's DingTalk, or Microsoft 365 (with regional hosting). Some features of Google Workspace, such as real-time collaboration, calendar syncing, and email communications, are especially sensitive and subject to stringent content monitoring and data localization requirements in China. As a result, developers targeting Chinese users should consider local hosting and government-licensed providers when building productivity-related services. Regulatory shifts or new data laws may affect the landscape in the future, but as of 2025, Google Workspace remains completely inaccessible to users without circumvention tools.

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.