Alibaba's Amap goes global, challenges Google Maps

Technology Nov 06, 2025

Alibaba's Amap is stepping up its game, expanding to over 170 countries with a new international toolkit aimed at rivaling Google Maps.
The update supports 19 languages and is designed to make in-car navigation smarter and more adaptable, especially for Chinese automakers looking to customize maps for drivers around the world.

Amap joins forces with Here Technologies and Beidou satellite system

To boost accuracy, Amap has teamed up with Here Technologies from the Netherlands and taps into China's Beidou satellite system for precise directions.
With Chinese car exports booming—nearly five million shipped in 2024 and numbers still rising—Amap's tech helps carmakers quickly build local-friendly maps as they push into new markets.