The Chinese segment of the Internet has a large-scale system of state censorship, often called the "great firewall". Facebook Instagram, Clubhouse, Twitch, Google, YouTube, WhatsApp, Twitter, social networks, as well as the websites of a number of the world's leading media are blocked in China today.
"There will be no restrictions on any Internet site in the network of Olympic venues. Facebook Instagram, Twitter and I have already used Instagram on the territory of the Olympic press center. It will also be possible to access the open Internet using special SIM cards," Montanarella said at a press conference.
The Winter Olympic Games will be held in Beijing from February 4 to 20.