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May 28, 2023
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Can I use Adobe software in mainland China, which was bought in Hong Kong?

  • May 28, 2023
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My Adobe account is a Hong Kong account; software like InDesign was downloaded in Hong Kong.

I will go to mainland China later and need to use the software.

Will I need a VPN to use the software in mainland China?

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Community Expert
May 29, 2023

 

Maybe @Vivek12 could be of help here.

 

 

Robert at ID-Tasker
Legend
May 28, 2023

Don't think so - I've bought mine in Poland - there was a 40% promo more than a year ago - but I live in the UK. 

 

As long as Adobe is able to bill you and get paid - don't think it matters where you live.

 

James Gifford—NitroPress
Legend
May 28, 2023

Are you aware of the 'Great Firewall'? Half the global internet doesn't make it into PRC.

Robert at ID-Tasker
Legend
May 28, 2023

Right, China ...

 

James Gifford—NitroPress
Legend
May 28, 2023

That's an interesting question, and I am sure there are users here who have specific knowledge... assuming it's up to date, as these things tend to change day by day.

 

My guess (semi-educated, no more) would be that the software will continue to work as long as the licensing remains valid, which I believe is 30 days from the last valid activation-server ping. Whether that activation can be reached through the Great Firewall or not, I have no idea. I wouldn't count on it. As for the limits of VPNs, I would guess you or some colleague on the ground there would know best.

 

Nor would I count on having reliable access to the online Adobe resources like stock and fonts.

 

But, hey, it's Sunday. The situation could change on Monday. 😛