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Tianyancha

Tianyancha is a Chinese online database platform for querying information about companies and organizations.

Last updated October 23, 2026

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Overview

Tianyancha is an online database of companies and organizations operated under Beijing Jindi Technology Co., Ltd. Founded in October 2014, the site allows users to query various types of information about companies in mainland China. Some information is available without registration, while other queries require payment, and the site is not open to IP addresses outside mainland China. Its data is drawn from public information on more than 2,000 websites, including the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System, China Judgements Online, the China Enforcement Information Disclosure Network, the National Intellectual Property Administration, and the Trademark Office.

History

Tianyancha was founded in October 2014 and is a website under Beijing Jindi Technology Co., Ltd. that allows users to query various types of information about companies in mainland China. The site does not require registration for some information, charges for certain queries, and is not open to IP addresses outside mainland China. Its data comes from public information on more than 2,000 websites, including the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System, China Judgements Online, the China Enforcement Information Disclosure Network, the National Intellectual Property Administration, and the Trademark Office.

  • Tianyancha was established in October 2014.

Products and positioning

  • Tianyancha web platform

    Online portal for querying Chinese company information.

  • Tianyancha mobile app

    Mobile application offering similar company search and monitoring features.

Controversies

  • 2020

    Court bars Qichacha from using 'three-check' slogan in unfair competition case

    In April 2020, the Haidian Court ruled in Tianyancha's unfair competition suit against Qichacha that Qichacha must stop using the slogan "check companies, check bosses, check relationships" and similar confusing advertising phrases. The Tianyancha entry identifies Tianyancha as the plaintiff.

  • 2020

    Mutual lawsuits over advertising claims such as government background

    In June 2020, Qichacha sued Tianyancha over promotional wording including "under a Ministry of Finance fund," seeking 5 million yuan; Tianyancha said the described investment facts were true and prepared a counterclaim. The entry records the public lawsuits and responses at the time and does not treat the amount sought as a damages award.

  • 2020

    360 Finance challenges Tianyancha reports

    In April 2020, 360 Finance stated that a series of reports published by Tianyancha were seriously inconsistent with the facts and that it was preparing to sue. On April 21, 360 Finance commissioned lawyers to send a letter to the operators of Tianyancha, demanding removal of the articles and a public apology.

  • 2020

    Tianyancha responds to Qichacha lawsuit and prepares counterclaim

    Tianyancha responded to a lawsuit filed by Qichacha, disputing Qichacha's allegations and stating that it was prepared to file a counterclaim. Reports describe the counterclaim as planned rather than filed. The dispute concerns the two business-information platforms, with Tianyancha rejecting the claims made against it and indicating its intention to pursue a counterclaim in response. No further details on the allegations, the parties' specific claims, or the outcome of the matter are provided in the source.

  • 2020

    Qichacha files unfair-competition lawsuit against Tianyancha

    Qichacha announced that it had filed a civil lawsuit against Tianyancha in the Suzhou Intermediate People's Court, alleging unfair competition over allegedly misleading wording in Tianyancha's commercial promotions. According to the announcement, the dispute centered on language used in Tianyancha's promotional materials, which Qichacha characterized as misleading. The filing was made public on June 29, 2020. The announcement did not specify the relief sought or any ruling on the matter.

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