A collection of resources useful for OSINT investigations on Chinese entities. While not exhaustive, it includes a selection of free and paid tools, as well as learning materials, commonly utilized in various investigative scenarios. Contributions are welcome.
Open Data Portal Resources for Vehicle Search Whois Name Description Whois Chinaz A tool for checking domain registration details in China, offering comprehensive info.
Maps Name Description Virtual Shanghai Maps A collection of maps showcasing areas in Shanghai with useful insights. Baidu Map Interactive map services for Chinese locations with zoom and search features. QQ Map Map service by QQ with location tracking and search functionality. Gaode Maps Gaode Maps is a goldmine of high-resolution satellite images within China OpenRailway Map The OpenRailway Map is a useful tool to get an idea of where the main rail lines are across the world. The tool also covers China. VesselFinder VesselFinder allows you to see, in real time, the locations of ships in the ocean.As this covers Chinese vessels and tracks vessels in and around China.
People Name Description Search by name in China CSE Allows searching for individuals by their name in the China CSE database. Phone search. Regional search is available
Chinese ID Card checker Name Description cnid-validator A JavaScript-based Chinese ID card validator with detailed documentation provided in English. chinese-idcard-checker A TypeScript-based Chinese ID card validator with documentation available only in Mandarin. idcard A PHP-based Chinese ID card validator with documentation available only in Mandarin.
Verification SMS Name Description XNSMS A platform for receiving SMS online, offering temporary phone numbers for verification. ZSRQ A site for online SMS reception and disposable phone number services. Jiemadi A website providing temporary and disposable phone numbers for SMS verification. Yunduanxin Offers temporary phone numbers for receiving SMS online, mainly for verification purposes. StoryTrain A service for online SMS reception with temporary phone numbers for one-time use. Zusms Provides temporary phone numbers to receive SMS online for verification purposes.
Phone Number Information Name Description 10039.cc – Bank Services Mobile phone number attribution query is a special service provided by sharing communication to provide users, and the province and city to which the number belongs can be queried according to the entered mobile phone number. IP138 – Phone Lookup A tool for querying mobile phone numbers and related geographic or telecom details.
Search Engines Name Description Zhongso u A Chinese search engine offering general web search services. Sogou Weixin A search platform specifically for WeChat public accounts and articles. Chongbuluo Search A niche search engine focusing on community and forum-based content in China. Sowang Provides categorized links to Chinese websites and online resources. Baidu The leading search engine in China, offering comprehensive web search services.
Social Networks Name Description Douban A Chinese social networking platform for sharing content on books, movies, music, and events. Momo A Chinese location-based social networking app for making new friends and live streaming. Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) A lifestyle and e-commerce platform where users share recommendations and reviews. Zhihu A Chinese question-and-answer platform similar to Quora, with discussions on various topics. QQ A popular instant messaging and social networking service in China. Weibo A Chinese microblogging platform similar to Twitter, widely used for news and social updates. WeChat A widely used messaging and social media app in China, offering chat, calls, and payment services.
Satellite Images Name Description SASClouds Satellite remote sensing cloud service platform for Chinese users. GSCloud A Chinese geospatial cloud platform offering satellite imagery, data analysis, and visualization tools. CEODE Business Data Query A Chinese platform for querying business-related data and environmental satellite datasets.
Learning Resources
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