https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/firefox-not-browsing-blocked-websites-in-china-with-vpn/m-p/121781#M47854 <P>I am based in China and use a VPN to access blocked websites and apps on my mobile phone and MacBook Air. This problem happened a few weeks ago as well. For the last 2 days, it happened again. When creating a new profile, it still can't browse Google/Facebook/YouTube, etc. <A href="https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/refresh-firefox-reset-add-ons-and-settings#w_refresh-firefox" target="_self">I tried to "refresh" Firefox</A>, and it did not solve the problem. Now today, using Firefox 149, I can't find the Refresh button.&nbsp;</P><P>Chrome and Safari works 100% on the same MacBook. However, I want to continue using my Firefox. However, I'm running out of patience for these and other performance related issues with Firefox after more than 15 years.</P> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:52:36 GMT rjthomas 2026-04-02T06:52:36Z https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/firefox-not-browsing-blocked-websites-in-china-with-vpn/m-p/121781#M47854 <P>I am based in China and use a VPN to access blocked websites and apps on my mobile phone and MacBook Air. This problem happened a few weeks ago as well. For the last 2 days, it happened again. When creating a new profile, it still can't browse Google/Facebook/YouTube, etc. <A href="https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/refresh-firefox-reset-add-ons-and-settings#w_refresh-firefox" target="_self">I tried to "refresh" Firefox</A>, and it did not solve the problem. Now today, using Firefox 149, I can't find the Refresh button.&nbsp;</P><P>Chrome and Safari works 100% on the same MacBook. However, I want to continue using my Firefox. However, I'm running out of patience for these and other performance related issues with Firefox after more than 15 years.</P> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:52:36 GMT https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/firefox-not-browsing-blocked-websites-in-china-with-vpn/m-p/121781#M47854 rjthomas 2026-04-02T06:52:36Z