How to create map overlays on google map?

Why are the satellite and map overlays on Google Maps offset in China?

  • I read people mentioning map licensing, government regulations...

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    The Chinese government forbids people to mark places on the map, except 11 companies audited by. In order to avoid legal risk, most of companies had to make the map service offset.

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Actually, if you go to http://ditu.google.com, there is no offset at all. This link goes to the Chinese version of Google Maps. Presumably, Google China has been authorised by the Chinese government to publish accurate maps. The site can be accessed in English too.

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