Maps and translate

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Google Maps is not a reliable mainland navigator. FCDO lists Google as permanently blocked.

AMap Global and Apple Maps (Apple Maps in China uses Amap) are the practical pair. Baidu Maps is a weaker-English backup.

China Daily government Q&A (12 Aug 2025) points to Microsoft Translator, Baidu, Youdao, and WeChat translate. Download offline packs and test them in airplane mode. Do not rely on Google Translate once you land.

Apple Maps privacy / China Daily Q&A · 15 Aug 2026

From @VisitChinaSite

Q Checked replies land here after they are sourced.

A The site keeps the useful ones. Unchecked reports stay off the page.

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