Foreign netizens marvel at China's superior map apps, citing advanced functions, user experiences and ecosystem
By: Global Times | Published: Mar 05, 2026 06:32 PM
A growing number of foreign netizens are praising Chinese navigation and positioning apps such as Amap, Baidu Maps and Tencent Maps for a set of features and integrations, noting that China's digital infrastructure has created consumer technology experiences that increasingly diverge from — and in some respects surpass — those available in Western markets.