Amidst China's strategic focus on secure and controllable information technology systems, the domestic innovation ecosystem has ushered in unprecedented opportunities. The rise of homegrown operating systems, databases, middleware, and GIS software has fortified information security while providing new technological foundations for the GIS industry. Within this context, innovations in GIS cartography transcend traditional spatial visualization, advancing toward intelligent, personalized, and real-time applications that unlock new possibilities for creating high-value maps.