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We all know that Google is blocked in China, but I think it is known to a lesser extent that fonts.googleapis.com is also blocked. As a result, any site relying on Google to serve fonts will appear to load much slower than it should.

StackOverflow is a prime example of a site that should not need a VPN to access from China, but in its current state requires one due to the reliance on Google to serve fonts.

So if you're looking to include the Chinese or China's expatriate population in your potential customer base, please consider the implications of reliance on Google services.