The swimming world is buzzing after China’s 12-year-old phenom Yu Zidi smashed expectations at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Doha. Alongside veteran swimmer Yu Yiting, the middle school student qualified for the 200m individual medley semifinals in her first-ever international competition – but here’s the kicker: most overseas Chinese fans can’t even watch their historic performance due to frustrating geo-restrictions.
Social media exploded after CCTV Sports posted the preliminary results, with the hashtag #余依婷于子迪晋级200混半决赛 trending nationwide. ‘My daughter is the same age as Yu Zidi – watching her compete on the world stage gives me goosebumps,’ commented one Weibo user. Meanwhile, Chinese expats from Toronto to Sydney reported endless buffering circles and ‘content not available in your region’ errors when trying to stream the event.
This isn’t just about missing one race. For the estimated 50 million Chinese living abroad, geo-blocks have become a constant headache when trying to follow domestic sports, dramas, or variety shows. ‘I haven’t been able to properly watch Chinese content since moving to Canada three years ago,’ laments Mark Li, a software engineer in Vancouver. ‘Even when I pay for premium platforms, half the content disappears outside China.’
The irony? While Yu Zidi breaks age barriers in the pool, technology barriers prevent her extended family in Europe from witnessing the moment. ‘My grandparents in Italy had to wait for us to screen-record and send clips through WeChat,’ shares one netizen. As China produces more world-class athletes and entertainment, the viewing gap for overseas fans keeps widening.
So what’s the solution for homesick fans wanting to cheer for rising stars like Yu Zidi? Stay tuned for our step-by-step guide (coming next) to bypass regional restrictions without breaking the bank – because every fan deserves to witness these watershed moments in Chinese sports history.
Are you struggling with geo-blocked Chinese content abroad? Share your most frustrating ‘content unavailable’ experience in the comments – we might feature your story in our next piece!
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