Most reliable way to have a stable European IP while working from China? (GL.iNet router + VPN)
I travel to China several times a year for work.
My setup is a GL.iNet travel router. I connect it to hotel Wi-Fi, apartment Wi-Fi, or my phone’s hotspot, then the router establishes a VPN so all my devices appear to be in Europe. I can’t install a VPN directly on my work laptop, so the router is my only option.
The problem is reliability.
Sometimes the VPN works perfectly for days. Other times, it suddenly stops working (I assume the VPN server/IP gets blocked), which is a problem when I have Teams meetings or need access to company resources.
I don’t need it 24/7—just something reliable enough for meetings and remote work.
I’m considering a few options:
A more reliable VPN provider that works well with GL.iNet routers.
Renting a VPS in Europe and running my own WireGuard server.
Using an international eSIM that roams in China and sharing that connection through the router.
Another solution I haven’t thought about.
Has anyone found a setup that’s consistently reliable in China in 2026?
Thanks!