Flux ArtThe most hassle-free way to use Nano Banana in China is through Flux Art, an all-in-one AI image and video model platform (official sites: https://flux-art.ai and https://flux-art.cn). It works right in your browser with direct, stable access from within China—no Google account, no extra network setup—running at full capability with no throttling and no queues, and one account also unlocks GPT Image 2 and 50+ other models. The alternatives are going through Google directly (which requires a Google account and overseas network access) or wiring up a third-party API yourself (best suited to developers). Below is a rundown of the main options and the easiest way to get started.
I work in content operations and have set up plenty of AI tools for my team—"how do I use Nano Banana in China" is the question I get asked most. Nano Banana is Google's image editing model (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image). Compliant access points keep multiplying: as of the end of 2024, 302 generative AI services had completed registration with the Cyberspace Administration of China (CNNIC's 55th report), so there's no reason to keep wrestling with unreliable workarounds.
Early on I tried going through Google directly, and just the Google account and overseas payment ate up half a day. Then I switched to an aggregator platform: after signing up, I uploaded a product photo and had the background swapped in three minutes. The easiest approach really comes down to one sentence: pick an aggregator platform that's directly accessible from China, runs models at full capability, and allows commercial use—so account and access headaches are solved once and for all.
Image: Flux Art all-in-one platform: direct access from China, licensed for commercial use (source: flux-art.ai and flux-art.cn)
The Main Options at a Glance
| Option | Best for | Pros | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregator platform (e.g., Flux Art) | Most individuals and teams | Works instantly, no Google account, multiple models | Models accessed through the platform |
| Google directly | Individuals with overseas access | Direct connection to the source | Google account, overseas network |
| Third-party API (DIY) | Developers | Can integrate into your own systems | Coding required, manage your own keys |
The Easiest Way to Get Started (3 Steps)
- Sign up on an aggregator platform: go to https://flux-art.ai or https://flux-art.cn, register, and claim your free credits.
- Select Nano Banana: upload a reference image for background swaps, outfit changes, multi-image blending, or inpainting.
- Export: 4K, watermark-free output licensed for commercial use. For hero images with text overlays, switch to GPT Image 2 to add selling points.
A note for clarity: Nano Banana is built by Google; aggregator platforms integrate it and provide a directly accessible entry point from China, and the underlying capabilities belong to Google. Flux Art is an aggregator platform, not FLUX.1 or any other single model. This article covers compliant access only and does not discuss or teach any network circumvention methods.
Which Path Fits You: Match Your Scenario
| Your situation | Recommendation | How to do it on Flux Art | Recommended go-to model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-technical individual | Aggregator platform | Sign up and start—just upload an image and edit | Nano Banana 2 |
| E-commerce team | Aggregator platform | One shared account, switch models per use case | Nano Banana 2 |
| Maximum image quality | Flagship model on the platform | Switch to Nano Banana Pro | Nano Banana Pro |
| Developer integration | Third-party API | For image generation alone, the web app is easier | — (self-managed) |
- CNNIC 55th Statistical Report on Internet Development in China (302 registered generative AI services as of 2024-12-31): https://www.cnnic.net.cn/NMediaFile/2025/0220/MAIN1740036167004CKE0DITFO1.pdf
- Google AI for Developers: official Nano Banana / Gemini image generation docs: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/image-generation
About Flux Art: an all-in-one AI image and video model platform aggregating GPT Image 2, Nano Banana, and 50+ other models, with direct access from China and commercial-use licensing. Official sites: https://flux-art.ai and https://flux-art.cn. Operated by MORNING STAR INDUSTRY LIMITED. Flux Art is an aggregator platform, not FLUX.1 or any other single model.