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China launches its own online mapping service
Updated: 2011-01-18 17:32
(Xinhua)
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MixxBEIJING - China on Tuesday officially launched a State-sponsored mapping website that is aimed at offering "authoritative, credible and unified" online mapping service.
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The bureau said in a statement that the website had included the most comprehensive geographical data and information of China, and would provide better mapping service to the public.
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