{"id":20546,"date":"2025-08-07T14:49:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=20546"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:55:32","slug":"unable-access-site","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/en\/blog\/unable-access-site\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Solution\u3011Websites Built with Shopify or Wix Cannot Be Accessed from China"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Japan, Europe, and the United States, no-code website building services like Shopify and Wix are very popular. However, have you ever experienced a situation where &#8220;a site built for the Chinese market cannot be viewed from within China&#8221;?<\/p>\n<p>The reason lies in the service configuration, including server location and CDN (Content Delivery Network), not complying with Chinese regulations.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Shopify or Wix Sites Cannot Be Viewed in China<\/h2>\n<p>As part of its internet security management, China has mechanisms that restrict access to specific foreign servers or CDNs.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, the following issues occur:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>The site does not load at all.<\/li>\n<li>Only images fail to display.<\/li>\n<li>Styles (CSS) break, causing layout issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Main Problems<\/h3>\n<p>Sites built with Shopify or Wix are particularly prone to access issues due to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>Shopify and Wix\u2019s primary servers being located mainly in North America or Europe.<\/li>\n<li>CDNs relying on foreign services like Akamai or Cloudflare.<\/li>\n<li>Connections from Chinese IP addresses timing out or resulting in loading errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Solution: Build Your Site with a CMS Like WordPress<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25481\" src=\"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unable-access-site_img1.webp\" alt=\"Solution: Build Your Site with a CMS Like WordPress\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unable-access-site_img1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unable-access-site_img1-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unable-access-site_img1-768x410.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To achieve stable access from within China, a &#8220;site architecture optimized for access from China&#8221; is required. Using WordPress (with a server) is an effective solution.<\/p>\n<p>By preparing your own domain and server, registering an ICP license if necessary, and adopting a CDN optimized for China, you can build a site that is stably viewable from within China.<\/p>\n<h3>Comparison: WordPress vs. Shopify \/ Wix<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 240px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.998%; height: 24px; background-color: #138995; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Item<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3115%; height: 24px; background-color: #138995; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">WordPress (+ Server)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6904%; height: 24px; background-color: #138995; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Shopify \/ Wix<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.998%; height: 24px; background-color: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\">Loading Speed<br \/>\n(Access from within China)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3115%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u3007<br \/>\nFast display possible (depends on design)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6904%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u2715<br \/>\nVery slow or does not display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.998%; height: 24px; background-color: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\">Server Location<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3115%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Flexible<br \/>\n(Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, etc.)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6904%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Primarily North America\/Europe<br \/>\n(Not selectable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.998%; height: 24px; background-color: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\">CDN Support<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3115%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Integrates with Chinese CDNs<br \/>\n(e.g., Alibaba Cloud)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6904%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Relies on Akamai, Cloudflare, etc.<br \/>\n(Unstable access from Mainland China)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.998%; height: 24px; background-color: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\">ICP License Support<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3115%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u3007<br \/>\n(Registration proxy available)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6904%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u2715<br \/>\nNot possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.998%; height: 24px; background-color: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\">Customizability<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3115%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u3007<br \/>\nFull customization possible<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6904%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u25b3<br \/>\nLimited (depends on platform specifications)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.998%; height: 24px; background-color: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\">Multilingual Support<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3115%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u3007 Via plugins<br \/>\n(e.g., Bogo)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6904%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u3007<br \/>\nPossible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.998%; height: 24px; background-color: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\">SEO Optimization<br \/>\n(Chinese Search Engines)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3115%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u3007<br \/>\nCompatible with Baidu and other Chinese SEO<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6904%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u25b3<br \/>\nPartially incompatible; relies on Google search engine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.998%; height: 24px; background-color: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\">Cost<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3115%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Initial setup + Monthly fee<br \/>\n(Billed in RMB, chinese invoice available)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6904%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Monthly fee<br \/>\n(Billed in USD, credit card payment)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.998%; height: 24px; background-color: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\">System Extensibility<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3115%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u3007<br \/>\nAPI integration with external systems possible<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6904%; height: 24px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\u25b3<br \/>\nLimited (depends on platform specifications)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>While the Chinese market is enormous, its unique internet environment requires a &#8220;China-specific site design.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rather than thinking, &#8220;I built my site with Shopify or Wix, so I&#8217;m safe,&#8221; it is crucial to consider whether the site will work reliably within China&#8217;s communication environment.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of relying on generic global configurations, consider server placement, CDN selection, and ICP license registration specifically for access from within China.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Services<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #138995;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Website Development<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/en\/service\/website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/en\/service\/website<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #138995;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Managed Cloud Services<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/en\/service\/server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/en\/service\/server<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #138995;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">B2B EC Site Development<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/en\/service\/ec-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/en\/service\/ec-site<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"border-circle-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/en\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For Website Development and Managed Cloud Serivces<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Japan, Europe, and the United States, no-code website building services like Shopify and Wix are very popular. 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