# How to Reduce Ping to Under 100ms for Chinese Servers from Overseas: A Network Optimization Guide for Overseas Players > From the official HiCN Accelerator knowledge base. https://www.gethicn.com/en/guides/how-to-reduce-ping-for-chinese-games-overseas - Category: Article - Updated: 2026-09-06 - Source: https://www.gethicn.com/en/guides/how-to-reduce-ping-for-chinese-games-overseas - Site: HiCN Accelerator (https://www.gethicn.com) ## Summary High latency when playing on Chinese game servers from overseas is mainly due to long cross-regional network routing. By using a professional return-to-China accelerator like HiCN, overseas players can effectively reduce ping, minimize network fluctuations, and enjoy a smoother, more stable gaming experience. ## Content # For overseas Chinese and international students, the most frustrating part of playing Chinese server games is often not the image quality or computer hardware, butlatency. When connecting to domestic game servers from abroad, even if your computer hardware is more than capable and the frame rate is stable, the actual gameplay often feels a beat behind: skills take a moment to respond after being pressed, character movement occasionally stutters, Ping spikes suddenly during team fights, or even network fluctuations occur at critical moments. Consequently, many players ask: Is it possible to reduce latency to under 100ms when playing Chinese server games from abroad? The answer is:It is possible, but it cannot be simply guaranteed for all regions to be consistently below 100ms. The player's country, the distance to the domestic server, the local ISP's routing, and current network congestion all affect the final latency. If there are no obvious issues with your local network, then using a professionalHiCN game booster for route optimizationis usually a direct way for overseas players to reduce game latency and improve connection stability.  ![](https://files.gethicn.com/upload/image/20260905/6a9b9afd3f329677954.png) ## I. Why is latency so high when playing Chinese server games from abroad? To solve the latency problem, you first need to know where the latency comes from. The simplest way to understand it is: Overseas Player → Local Network → Cross-regional Network Link → Domestic Network Node → Game Server When a player interacts with a game, they need to constantly exchange data with the server. Overseas players are far from domestic servers, and data transmission must pass through more network nodes. Once the intermediate lines become congested or fluctuate, game latency can increase significantly. Common symptoms include: ● Consistently high Ping ● Ping values fluctuating up and down ● Delay in skill activation ● Choppy character movement ● Occasional game screen freezing ● Sudden latency spikes during team fights ● Worse network performance during peak hours ● Occasional packet loss or connection drops Therefore,high latency when playing Chinese server games from abroad is not necessarily caused by computer performance.   # II. Is it really hard to get under 100ms? “100ms” is often treated by players as a threshold for network experience, but the reality is not that simple. Network conditions vary for players in different regions. Player Location Difficulty of Latency Optimization Parts of Southeast Asia Relatively easy Japan, South Korea Usually easier to optimize Australia, New Zealand Requires testing based on routes Europe Greater distance, higher requirements for routes North America Greater distance, focus on route stability Further regions Whether it is below 100ms depends on the specific network environment Therefore, “reducing to under 100ms” is better suited as anoptimization goal, rather than a fixed value that can be guaranteed for all overseas regions. If your Ping was originally around 150ms, 200ms, or even 300ms, and it drops significantly after route optimization with reduced network fluctuations, your actual gaming experience will be greatly improved.   # III. Don't just look at Ping: Stability is equally important Many players only stare at the Ping value in the top right corner of the game when testing a booster. Actually, this is a common misconception. For example: Scenario A: Ping: 85ms → 90ms → 88ms → 92ms Although it doesn't stay at the lowest value, it is relatively stable overall. Scenario B: Ping: 60ms → 180ms → 90ms → 300ms → 75ms The average might not look too extreme, but it will be very frustrating when actually playing the game. Especially in competitive games, action games, and multiplayer dungeons, a sudden high-latency spike can affect your performance. So when choosing a game acceleration route, it is recommended to observe: Latency + Jitter + Packet Loss + Actual Input Response Instead of just chasing the lowest Ping.   # IV. What is the role of the HiCN booster for playing Chinese server games from abroad? For overseas Chinese and international students who frequently play Chinese server games, you can useHiCNfor network optimization. The main role of HiCN is to optimize game connection routes specifically for the scenario of connecting to domestic networks from abroad. Compared to using a standard network connection to game servers, game acceleration can choose routes more suitable for game data transmission based on different network environments. The overall concept can be understood as: Overseas Device → HiCN Network Acceleration → Optimized Route → Domestic Game Server The point of doing this is not just to chase the “lowest number,” but to make the game connection as stable as possible. For players who frequently play Chinese server games, a stable network experience is usually more important than an occasional very low Ping value.   # V. Who is HiCN suitable for? If you belong to the following types of players, it is worth trying a booster. ### ① International students who frequently play Chinese server games Attending classes or working during the day and playing Chinese server games for a few hours at night is a common way for many international students to relax. If the latency is significantly high when connecting via a standard network, you can use HiCN for game acceleration.   ### ② Overseas Chinese gamers If you live abroad long-term but are still used to playing Chinese server games, such as: ● Honor of Kings ● League of Legends ● Genshin Impact ● Peacekeeper Elite ● Delta Force ● World of Warcraft ● MapleStory, etc. You can use HiCN to optimize the network for different games.   ### ③ Those who also need to use domestic network services besides gaming Many overseas Chinese also listen to domestic music, watch dramas, and use domestic video platforms in addition to gaming. In this case, a booster that supports multiple devices simultaneously will be more convenient. HiCN supportsWindows, iOS, Android, and routers, so computers, mobile phones, and home network environments can all be used according to actual needs.   # VI. How to use HiCN to reduce latency for Chinese server games from abroad? You can follow these steps for actual operation. ## Step 1: Install HiCN Download and install the corresponding version according to your device. PC players can use the Windows version. Mobile users can choose the iOS or Android version based on their device. If you want to provide network optimization for multiple devices in your home, you can also use the router solution based on your actual network environment.   ## Step 2: Select the corresponding game Open HiCN and enter the game acceleration page. Find the Chinese server game you are playing, and then select the corresponding acceleration service. Different games may use different network routes, so it is recommended to select based on the game name.   ## Step 3: Enable game acceleration Select a route to start acceleration, then launch the game. After entering the game, you can observe the actual network performance for a while. Don't just look at the instantaneous Ping when you first enter the game. It is recommended to focus on observing: ● Whether the Ping is stable ● Whether it spikes suddenly during combat ● Whether skill activation is timely ● Whether there is obvious stuttering during movement ● Whether network fluctuations occur easily during multiplayer games   ## Step 4: Test different routes If the effect of the first route is not ideal, you can try switching to other routes. This is a very important step for overseas players using a booster. Because everyone's country, region, ISP, and local network environment are different. For example, even in North America, one player might have great results with a certain route, while another player might find a different route more stable. So don't just look at the numbers tested by others online,your own actual gaming experience is the most important reference standard.   # VII. What if the latency is still high after using a booster? If the latency is still high after enabling HiCN, you can troubleshoot item by item using the following methods. ### Check the local network First, confirm whether your broadband or Wi-Fi is stable. If your phone and computer are performing large downloads simultaneously, game latency may also be affected. ### Close background programs Try to close the following during gameplay: ● Large file downloads ● Cloud storage synchronization ● System updates ● Video uploads ● Other bandwidth-intensive applications ### Try a wired connection If conditions permit, prioritize using an Ethernet cable for your gaming PC. Compared to wireless connections with unstable signals, wired networks are usually more stable. ### Change the acceleration route If there is no problem with the local network, you can continue to try other routes in HiCN. Especially during peak network hours at night, you can compare the performance of different routes.   # VIII. Different games have different requirements for latency Not all Chinese server games require strictly chasing under 100ms. For example: Competitive games Place more emphasis on low latency and stability. Action games Are more sensitive to skill response and operational feedback. Large MMORPGs Need to focus on the stability of long-term connections in addition to latency. Casual games Have relatively lower requirements for instantaneous latency. Therefore, when judging the acceleration effect, you should combine it with your game type. If the Ping drops significantly after using HiCN and the fluctuations during the game are reduced, then even if it doesn't reach under 100ms, you may have already achieved a significant improvement in experience.   # IX. How to choose a booster for playing Chinese server games from abroad? When choosing a booster, it is not recommended to just look at the lowest Ping in advertisements. The following points are more worthy of attention: Focus Point Importance Game route stability ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Multi-region network support ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Number of supported devices ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Support for common Chinese server games ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ease of operation ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Whether free trial is provided ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For overseas players,a route that can truly adapt to the network environment of their regionis the most important. HiCN supports Windows, iOS, Android, and routers, and provides network acceleration for the scenario of connecting to domestic games from abroad. New users can also experience it for 3-7 days first, and then decide whether to use it long-term based on their actual network conditions.   # X. Besides gaming, it can also be used for listening to music and watching dramas The network needs of overseas Chinese and international students are usually not just limited to gaming. After playing games at night, you might also: ● Listen to domestic music ● Watch domestic videos ● Binge-watch domestic dramas ● Use domestic apps ● Interact with friends in China If there are network connection needs across different devices, a booster that supports multiple platforms will be more convenient. HiCN can cover device scenarios such as Windows, iOS, Android, and routers, so in addition to game acceleration, you can also optimize the network according to your own usage needs.   # XI. The correct approach to reducing latency for Chinese server games from abroad If you want to make the connection to Chinese server games more stable, you can simply summarize the whole process into four steps: ### ① Check the local network first Confirm that there are no obvious problems with broadband, Wi-Fi, and the computer itself. ### ② Reduce background network usage Close high-traffic tasks such as downloads and synchronization. ### ③ Use a booster Optimize the game connection route through HiCN. ### ④ Adjust the route based on actual performance Do not blindly chase the lowest Ping; focus on observing stability during gameplay. The ultimate goal is not just to make the numbers look good, but to makegame controls more responsive, reduce network fluctuations, and ensure more stable long-term gaming.   # Summary For overseas Chinese and international students, high latency is a common network problem when playing Chinese server games. If you are far from China, it is difficult for a standard network connection to remain in an ideal state all the time. At this time, instead of repeatedly adjusting game image quality or changing computer hardware, it is better to start with the network connection. If you want to reduce latency to under 100ms, you can use it as a network optimization goal, but the final effect still depends on the player's region, local ISP, game server location, and route conditions. If you frequently play Chinese server games, you can prioritize tryingHiCN. It supportsWindows, iOS, Android, and routers, while covering various overseas usage scenarios such as gaming, listening to music, and watching dramas. New users are supported witha 3-7 day free trial, which you can use to test based on your own network environment. 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