# Tianyancha MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Tianyancha MCP lets you search Chinese companies, audit ownership structures, and monitor industrial risks through your AI client. It turns complex corporate research into a simple conversation. ## Overview - **Category:** industry-titans - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6LkgtEDCTdL3AIlnqkrdhGIlPTPOXCAiPwlUgiub/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** enterprise-data, due-diligence, risk-monitoring, corporate-registry, industrial-research, ownership-auditing, business-metadata ## Description Tianyancha is the gateway to Chinese enterprise data. This Connector lets your agent act as a dedicated business intelligence researcher, pulling live data from China's largest corporate registry. Instead of logging into a portal and clicking through endless tabs, you just ask your agent to find a specific company or check its legal standing. You can pull shareholder lists to see who really owns a business, identify key executives, or find registered patents and trademarks in seconds. It handles the heavy lifting of industrial research so you can focus on making decisions. You can find this Connector in the Vinkius catalog to get started. It's built for anyone who needs to move fast on B2B leads or perform deep-dive due diligence on Chinese partners without the manual headache. Think about the time spent digging through registration records or trying to verify if a potential partner has any outstanding court cases. This Connector brings that information directly into your chat. You can ask about a company's investment history to see where they're putting their money, or check their intellectual property to see what they've actually built. It's like having a researcher who knows the entire Chinese corporate landscape and can give you a summary in a heartbeat. Whether you're trying to verify a supplier's legitimacy or looking for the right person to contact at a massive manufacturing firm, this tool cuts out the middleman. You get direct answers about corporate structures, personnel, and risks without ever having to leave your workspace. ## Tools ### get_full_details Get a complete profile of a Chinese company. It gives you a full picture of their registration and industrial status. ### list_branches See all registered branches of a business. This helps you understand the physical footprint of a large enterprise. ### list_investments See outward investments and funding history. This helps you track where a company is putting its capital. ### list_ip Find all registered trademarks, patents, and copyrights. You can use this to audit the intellectual property of a competitor. ### get_contact_info Pull enterprise contact details to reach the right people. This helps you find direct lines for your B2B outreach. ### get_basic_info Grab the core registration data for any company. Use this for a quick snapshot of a business's legal identity. ### list_risks Check for court cases, legal issues, and industrial abnormalities. Use this to spot red flags before you start a partnership. ### list_shareholders Identify the owners and primary shareholders of an enterprise. It's the fastest way to map out corporate ownership. ### list_staff Get a list of key executives and main staff members. It helps you identify the people who actually make the decisions. ### search_enterprise Search for companies using specific keywords or names. This is your starting point for finding any business in the registry. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find some tech companies in Hangzhou and tell me who their main executives are. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found several tech companies in the Hangzhou area. Here are the key executives for the top matches: | Company Name | Key Executives | | :--- | :--- | | **Hangzhou Tech Hub** | Zhang Wei (CEO), Li Na (CTO) | | **SmartCity Solutions** | Wang Dong (Founder), Chen Lu (COO) | | **GreenEnergy Tech** | Zhao Min (CEO) | Would you like the contact info for any of these firms? ``` **Prompt:** ``` I'm looking at a company called 'TechNova'. Can you check if they have any court cases or legal risks? ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked the risk indicators for **TechNova**. Here is the summary: * **Court Cases:** 3 active cases found in the last 24 months. * **Industrial Abnormalities:** None detected. * **Risk Level:** Moderate. Would you like me to pull the specific details for the most recent legal incidents? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the shareholder structure for the main logistics company in Shanghai. ``` **Response:** ``` The primary logistics company in Shanghai is **Shanghai Global Logistics**. Here is the shareholder structure: * **Primary Owner:** Union of Shanghai Logistics & Holding Co., Ltd. (45% ownership) * **Secondary Owners:** * East Asia Trade Group (20%) * Private Equity Partners (15%) * Other minor shareholders (20%) I can also list their outward investments if that helps. ``` ## Capabilities ### Find companies by keyword Search for specific Chinese enterprises and get their primary registration details. ### Get full company details Retrieve a complete profile of a business including its industrial status. ### List all company branches Identify every registered branch and physical location of a corporation. ### List company shareholders Map out the primary owners and corporate structure of an enterprise. ### Get basic company info Grab a quick snapshot of a company's core registration data. ### List outward investments See where a company is putting its capital and its funding history. ### List intellectual property Audit registered trademarks, patents, and copyrights for a business. ### Check for risk indicators Identify court cases, legal issues, and other industrial abnormalities. ### List main staff and executives Identify the key decision-makers and main staff members of an enterprise. ### Search for companies Conduct broad keyword searches to find specific businesses in the registry. ## Use Cases ### Finding the right person to call A sales rep needs to find the CEO of a tech firm in Shenzhen. They use search_enterprise followed by list_staff to get the names of key executives. ### Vetting a new supplier A legal team is vetting a new supplier. They use list_risks to see if there are any active court cases or industrial abnormalities. ### Mapping ownership structures An analyst wants to know who really owns a major logistics firm. They use list_shareholders to map out the parent companies and primary owners. ### Auditing a competitor's IP A brand manager wants to see if a competitor has registered a similar trademark. They use list_ip to audit all registered patents and copyrights. ## Benefits - Identify key decision-makers quickly by using list_staff to see who actually runs the company. - Spot red flags before signing contracts with list_risks to find court cases and legal issues. - Map out complex ownership structures using list_shareholders for clearer due diligence on partners. - Verify intellectual property assets with list_ip to check patents and trademarks in seconds. - Find B2B leads faster by using search_enterprise to filter through thousands of companies. - Get a full picture of a company's reach using list_branches to see their physical footprint. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get live Chinese corporate data in a natural conversation. 1. Subscribe to this Connector through the Vinkius catalog. 2. Add your personal Tianyancha API Token to your configuration. 3. Ask your AI client to find companies, check risks, or audit shareholders. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What kind of data does Tianyancha MCP provide?** It provides access to Chinese corporate records including registration info, shareholder lists, risk indicators, and intellectual property data. **Can I use Tianyancha MCP to find B2B leads?** Yes, you can use it to search for companies by keyword and get contact info for your sales outreach. **How do I check for risks with Tianyancha MCP?** Your agent can use the risk tools to pull court cases and other industrial abnormalities for any company. **Is Tianyancha MCP good for due diligence?** It's perfect for that because it lets you audit ownership structures and legal issues in one place. **Can I see intellectual property with Tianyancha MCP?** Yes, it can list registered trademarks, patents, and copyrights for a business. **Can I find specific staff members?** You can use it to list the main executives and key staff members of an enterprise. **Does Tianyancha MCP work for companies outside of China?** This Connector is specifically for Chinese enterprise data and won't work for Western companies. **How do I find my Tianyancha API Token?** Log in to the [Tianyancha OpenAPI Platform](https://open.tianyancha.com/), go to [Control Panel] -> [My Interface], and you will find your unique Authorization Token there. **Is there a limit to the search queries?** The search limits depend on your Tianyancha OpenAPI subscription plan. Ensure your token has the necessary permissions enabled for the interfaces you want to use. **Can I check contact information for companies?** Yes. Use the `get_contact_info` tool with a company name or keyword to retrieve phone numbers, emails, and official addresses registered in the database.