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Getting Started With China OSINT

Breaking Down Chinese Linguistics

Understanding the Basics

Key differences between China and the West (tools, access, platforms)
How the Chinese internet is set up and why that matters
What makes China a difficult target for OSINT investigations
Common mistakes Western analysts make when starting out

Censorship and Control

How the Chinese government controls what people can see and post
What information is blocked or hidden from outsiders
How platforms like Baidu, WeChat, QQ, and Douyin (TikTok China) work differently
Why even basic searches don’t work the same way in China

Access Problems and Limits

Why some sites are locked if you’re outside China
Real-name rules, ID checks, and phone number requirements
What happens when you try to use Western tools in Chinese spaces
How to know if your search method isn’t working (how not to fall into rabbit holes in your investigations)

Working Smarter

What to change in your search approach to find better results
Where to look first when starting a Chinese OSINT investigation
Real examples of what works and what doesn’t
How to avoid wasting time and getting stuck

Getting in the Right Mindset

How to think differently (out of the box) when doing research on China
How to tell if a tool or platform is worth your time
What to expect going forward in the course
Why this foundation is important for everything that comes next

Breaking Down Chinese Linguistics

Reading and Searching Smarter

How to read and understand large amounts of Chinese text quickly (context)
How to search in Chinese correctly, even without knowing the language (strategic approach to searching)
What to do when automated translation tools fail
How to quickly tell when your translation is wrong or misleading

Types of Communication in China

How people communicate in China: text, numbers, symbols, visuals
The difference between official language and casual or slang messages
How internet slang, jokes, memes, emojis, and political terms affect your search results
Why certain words and phrases are hidden or flagged in China

Chinese Names and People Search

How Chinese names are “built” and why that matters in OSINT
Tips for finding people in China with limited information
What strategies work best for name-based investigations

Overcoming Barriers

Tricks to bypass captchas and access blocked or hard-to-read pages
Working with Chinese sites and pages that block ability to copy data
What to do when OCR (text recognition) doesn’t work on Chinese images
Tools and creative methods to break down language challenges faster

Avoiding Mistakes

Common errors Western analysts make when dealing with Chinese content
What to watch out for when using auto-translators or AI tools
How to check your understanding before taking action on results

Tech Tools for Better Context

Using AI, plugins, and browser tools to improve language accuracy
Practical ways to speed up your workflow and reduce confusion (becoming more efficient)

Chinese OSINT Disciplines

Breaking Down Chinese Linguistics

Expert Techniques China OSINT

Disciplines Covered:

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)

Imagery Intelligence (IMINT)

Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)

Corporate Intelligence in China

Searching for People in China

What You Get:

Search engines tailored to Chinese platforms

Reverse search engines for people, images, and for other OSINT disciplines

Tools and plugins that work inside or outside China

Online services that support Chinese intelligence gathering

Step-by-step case studies with full breakdowns

Real-world examples of successful investigations

Exclusive manual methods developed by EPCYBER

Hands-on exercises (Labs) to apply what you learn right away

Resource lists to save time and improve accuracy

Effective Chinese keyword strategies, placement, practices, real world searching

Source development tips to grow your access over time (completely independently!)

You’ll learn how to:

Search through restricted or hidden Chinese platforms

Bypass blocks and access sources not visible outside China

Pivot between sources, identities, and tools

Obtain intelligence from corporate, social, or visual data

Discover unknown leads using smart search methods and out of the box approaches

Generate real, actionable intelligence from inside China’s ecosystem

*You’ll also learn how to apply these methods independently — our strategies are designed to give you long-term capability, so you can replicate everything on your own, even a year after completing the training.

Expert Techniques China OSINT

China Cyber Threat Intelligence

Expert Techniques China OSINT

Bypassing and Accessing Like a Local

How to get a real +86 Chinese mobile number from outside China

Step-by-step guide to registering Chinese social media and service accounts

How to use platforms that normally block foreign IPs or accounts

Methods that don’t rely on VPNs or tools likely to get flagged

Mindset and Strategy

Understanding how the Chinese internet is structured

How Chinese platforms detect and block outsiders — and how to avoid that

Thinking like a local user to reduce friction and raise fewer alerts

Adjusting your approach based on technical challenges

Manual Techniques and Weak Spots

Spotting the cracks: where China’s access controls are weakest

How our team has bypassed real restrictions without paid tools

Field-tested strategies that have worked in live investigations

What methods fail — and how to know when to switch tactics

Real-World Application

A real case example: bypassing state-level restrictions to access blocked content

How to stay low-profile while expanding your access

Building a low-risk footprint for longer-term investigations (OPSEC in Online China)

Note (March 2025):

EPCYBER is actively developing new methods to bypass the GFW, with a focus on overcoming Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and other advanced filtering mechanisms. These efforts include unique, out-of-the-box tactics designed to bypass geo-based and platform-level restrictions, extending access in even the most controlled environments. Without a VPN, Proxy or typical “solutions” that are commonly known.

Note:

This course is centered on OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) but, where needed, it introduces methods, tools, ideas, and tactics beyond OSINT for a well-rounded approach to intelligence gathering. Occasionally, we’ll touch on techniques inspired by penetration testing, used passively only, and as needed to support OSINT objectives, we call that “thinking outside the box”.

China Cyber Threat Intelligence

Mapping the Threat Actor Landscape

How to identify and categorize threat actors within China

Understanding motivations: cybercrime, espionage, hacktivism, state-sponsored (APT) ops

Tracking groups through aliases, tools, language, and platform behavior

Multi-Layer Monitoring

Navigating the Chinese dark web, clear web, and deep web spaces

How to locate and monitor underground forums, markets, and restricted networks

Step-by-step guidance to follow threat trails, leaks, and hacking chatter

Blending In and Engaging Safely

Using avatars and sock puppets to enter and observe CTI spaces

Building profiles that look authentic to Chinese platforms and users

How to gather intelligence without triggering suspicion or bans

vHUMINT for China

Virtual human intelligence techniques tailored for China-specific environments

How to build and maintain local virtual connections and sources

Best practices for ongoing source interaction and info collection

Detection Avoidance and Risk Reduction

How to safely operate in hostile or high-risk digital spaces

Identifying signs you’re being “watched” online or flagged

Techniques for reducing exposure and maintaining cover

Investigative Depth and Analysis

Spotting pre-leak signals, zero-day mentions, and threat data references

Differentiating between noise, disinfo, and real threats

How to verify sources, chatter, and tools before acting

New Major Update 2025

China Cyber Threat Intelligence

Just released:

Our February 2025 Fully Updated Advanced Chinese OSINT Course — packed with never-before-seen methods and exclusive search strategies you won’t find anywhere else in the West.

These are original techniques developed by EPCYBER to Search, Bypass, Access, Pivot, Extract, Discover, and Generate Intelligence from inside China — with unmatched depth and precision.

You may download the full PDF above.

insider look

Find Company Data in China

Finding people in China, gathering information on your target on any social media, domestic Chinese network or Western.. but names are different! We show you how to tackle it all.

China's Cyber Space (CTI)

Find Company Data in China

Chinese APT groups? Chinese hackers? Want to know what they talk about, what tools they use, who they target in the West? To really immerse yourself in their ecosystem and operations, to get best CTI insights and top collection abilities.

Finding People in China

Find Company Data in China

Breaking Down 'Linguistics'

Finding people in China, gathering information on your target on any social media, domestic Chinese network or Western.. but names are different! We show you how to tackle it all.

Breaking Down 'Linguistics'

Finding New Sources in China

Breaking Down 'Linguistics'

Understanding context is one of the 4 most important skills for a China-OSINT professional. We show you the depth of context, different methods, tips to understanding it fully.

Finding New Sources in China

What every company wants you to have as a n OSINT professional.. find new resources on anything in China, new websites, forums, communities, groups. But also learn to pivot from one resource to many more, in Chinese.

Targeted Western Threat Data

Finding New Sources in China

Just like in the West, hackers don't always mention client name when they sell they compromised data, in China it's the same but more complicated.. with this course you'll learn all about finding threat data without gaps.

What You Get?

Content

Skills Beyond OSINT

Active Support

Prerecorded investigative video lessons.

PDF Study Book, with many visual illustrations, Tools, Tips, Methods, Case Studies, Exercises, Examples, Resources, and much more.

Two Updates of Fresh Content.

Active Support

Skills Beyond OSINT

Active Support

Our team supports you throughout your learning journey.

We answer all questions via email and encourage active communication.

Skills Beyond OSINT

With this you are not going to be worried about feeling 'limited' in places where OSINT doesn't get the job done.

You'll learn to think creatively, use methods most OSINT analysts don't practice.

* This course is centered on OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) but, where needed, it introduces methods, tools, ideas, and tactics beyond OSINT for a well-rounded approach to intelligence gathering. Occasionally, we’ll touch on techniques inspired by penetration testing, used passively only, and as needed to support OSINT objectives.

Testimonials and Feedback

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

[Name Redacted]

U.S Lead Intelligence Expert, Defense Contractor Company

I sincerely thank you for this amazing pedagogy that you show in China OSINT, thank you, that is very clear and exhaustive.

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

[Name Redacted]

Military Defense Officer, France

I was able to apply your source development methods in real life and already have identified new sources, tools, cyber threats that I have reported to national CERT. I learned a new things already and really enjoyed it, very practical and insightful.

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

I was able to apply your source development methods in real life and already have identified new sources, tools, cyber threats that I have reported to national CERT. I learned a new things already and really enjoyed it, very practical and insightful.

[Name Redacted]

Cyber Intelligence Expert, U.S

Your China OSINT course covers unique methods that I have not seen anywhere else before, especially bypassing QQ or other technical restrictions and working with Chinese ecosystem in most advanced ways, really impressed and glad I took your training.

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

I was able to apply your source development methods in real life and already have identified new sources, tools, cyber threats that I have reported to national CERT. I learned a new things already and really enjoyed it, very practical and insightful.

[Name Redacted]

Intelligence Delivery Expert, Japan

Sneak Peek Video Lessons

Insider Look Into "Bypassing Restrictions of China's Platforms"

just a drop in the ocean with what you can do in the context of bypassing China's restrictions. From obtaining a +86 to bypassing technical limitations of access to platforms - everything is possible.

Searching for Chinese Domestic OSINT Tools..

In this brief 12 minute sneak peek with you so you can get a good idea of how detailed and comprehensive our new updated October 2024 video lessons are, these are called 'investigative sessions' where you get an inside view into the step by step, how we explore, how we search, how we find information and pivot from it in China's complex ecosystem. How do we search or go from incorrect searching to the right one in Chinese as a Western investigator, to not waste time, be accurate ...

Manual Methods of OSINT on Domestic Platforms

From reverse searches to unique data extraction methods, tools, and techniques.. this one focuses on Weibo, but just think of the possibilities of what you can do with the even more uniquely restricted platforms out there..like QQ?

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Is this training for me?

For those that already have fundamental OSINT skills, well established OSINT skills and even experience in China's ecosystem and want to fully master the art of OSINT work in China, from A-Z. Then this training is for you!

Does this training contains the latest OSINT materials from China?

Yes, you will get the latest methods, resources, and tactics upon purchase.

Will I get updates of new content?

Yes, you will receive two 'China OSINT Advanced' updated publications with fresh content.

What is the process to receive materials?

We confirm your payment via email and send the materials in portions to confirm accuracy of email address. Once confirmed, we send the rest.

How long do I have access to the materials?

Access lasts for 3 (three) months total.

I'm a company, how do I buy the training for one or a group of employees?

Complete the purchase(s) and email the employee(s) details to team@epcyber.com for delivery.

Can I buy the resource book only?

The study book is part of the full program and not sold separately.

What if I don't need the full training?

You can focus on specialized trainings like QQ, WECHAT, SOCMINT that are shown on our home page.

Can I download the materials or PDF files?

No downloads, forwarding, sending, printing, or sharing allowed. Viewing only.

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Getting Started With China OSINT

Breaking Down Chinese Linguistics

Breaking Down Chinese Linguistics

Breaking Down Chinese Linguistics

Breaking Down Chinese Linguistics

Breaking Down Chinese Linguistics

Chinese OSINT Disciplines

Breaking Down Chinese Linguistics

Expert Techniques China OSINT

Expert Techniques China OSINT

China Cyber Threat Intelligence

Expert Techniques China OSINT

China Cyber Threat Intelligence

China Cyber Threat Intelligence

China Cyber Threat Intelligence

New Major Update 2025

China Cyber Threat Intelligence

China Cyber Threat Intelligence

insider look

Find Company Data in China

Find Company Data in China

Find Company Data in China

China's Cyber Space (CTI)

Find Company Data in China

Find Company Data in China

Finding People in China

Find Company Data in China

Breaking Down 'Linguistics'

Breaking Down 'Linguistics'

Finding New Sources in China

Breaking Down 'Linguistics'

Finding New Sources in China

Finding New Sources in China

Finding New Sources in China

Targeted Western Threat Data

Finding New Sources in China

Finding New Sources in China

What You Get?

Content

Skills Beyond OSINT

Active Support

Active Support

Skills Beyond OSINT

Active Support

Skills Beyond OSINT

Skills Beyond OSINT

Skills Beyond OSINT

An extraordinarily in-depth resource, far surpassing what we've seen before.

Testimonials and Feedback

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

I sincerely thank you for this amazing pedagogy that you show in China OSINT, thank you, that is very clear and exhaustive.

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

I was able to apply your source development methods in real life and already have identified new sources, tools, cyber threats that I have reported to national CERT. I learned a new things already and really enjoyed it, very practical and insightful.

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

I was able to apply your source development methods in real life and already have identified new sources, tools, cyber threats that I have reported to national CERT. I learned a new things already and really enjoyed it, very practical and insightful.

Your China OSINT course covers unique methods that I have not seen anywhere else before, especially bypassing QQ or other technical restrictions and working with Chinese ecosystem in most advanced ways, really impressed and glad I took your training.

I thought the course was really good. I appreciate someone taking the time to look deeper into this topic, as China-oriented OSINT is hugely important today, and yet, there's little training or practicable information out there. I appreciated your focus on pragmatic methods.

I was able to apply your source development methods in real life and already have identified new sources, tools, cyber threats that I have reported to national CERT. I learned a new things already and really enjoyed it, very practical and insightful.

Sneak Peek Video Lessons

Insider Look Into "Bypassing Restrictions of China's Platforms"

Searching for Chinese Domestic OSINT Tools..

Manual Methods of OSINT on Domestic Platforms

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