Well, I can't reach Google HKG yet, neither Google UK, both still blocked. But surprising, I have been able to enter and use another Google, and pardon me for not giving details, do not wish censor to find out and block it. Sufficient to say it has a two words name, and it is from the land of the coonasses. For more details, ask me please with a private message.

web search is working okayish

My phone gets the occasional msg on Hangouts, it is most of the time not on VPN, but actually using Hangouts requires a big cup of patience with sprinkles on top.