China has launched a nationwide campaign to eliminate illegal online mapping services, according to the country’s mapping watchdog on Monday. Administered by a coordinating board made up of 13 ministry-level agencies headed by the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping, the campaign is expected to address illegal practices in China’s mapping industry. Major violations include unauthorized disclosure of confidential information on the maps and mistakes in drawing the country’s border, especially on islands and coastal areas, said the official. Read More
