Just an update from China, and thanks to all who gave me advice.
I used Tor at first and through that I got access to and downloaded something free called Hotspot Shield vpn for both my laptop and phone. Seems to work a treat on the laptop _ Google, Gmail, Youtube etc, no worries - but a bit annoying on the phone. However, I met some American lads last night in Laowai Jie ('Foreigner St' - full of bars) and one recommended VPN Master and Hexatech vpn for my phone, both of which I've downloaded.
All is good and I've downloaded the latest vids from RAWK and look forward to them later.
Cheers all. (And if anyone bumps into Billy, taxi driver who frequents the 12th Man (and fire exit area) please say hello from Barrow Shaun. He knows who I am. Ta.)