steps you can take:
1. Use an alternative DNS on your router for example:
DNS1: 208.67.222.222
DNS2: 208.67.220.220
that's openDNS's open alternative to your ISP's DNS.. if your router is a D-link, then it may also have a second alternative DNS set installed on the firmware
2. Use a proxy, seriously, there are millions of them, just google 'em
3. Check up on sites on how to break china-style censor firewalls... a measly ISP will never be able to withstand many of the tricks they use to break through China's censorship
TOR can break through pretty much everything with a bit of knowhow... but navigate the network with care, as there are many a scammer and kiddie pr0n rings there.
Also... start mining bitcoins if you have the GPU power for it... the main currency on TOR is the mighty BTC 