Tianditu seeks to offer functions similar to those provided by Google mapping service.
[2] This objective is also expressed in various government publications that describe Tianditu as the ‘authoritative’ source for online geographic information.
Xu Deming also emphasized that Tianditu would be a ‘reliable and excellent national brand’ in the field of online mapping services.
State media suggests that about 30 million users from over 210 countries and regions visited Tianditu after the beta version came online.
[6] Tianditu follows Chinese international territorial claims, without any indication that areas are disputed.