chinese domain names
Alternatives to .cn domain names
As we all know, the CNNIC, the .cn registry, has decided to make it impossible for non-Chinese nationals, or companies registered in China, to register for .cn domain names. What options are then available for foreign companies looking to build a website targeting the Chinese market? Below a couple of pretty decent alternatives. #1: .hk: as the traditional gateway to China, Hong Kong is still the primary hub through which foreign corporations enter the Chinese market. .hk domains can be registered by any individual or foreign corporation through the HKDNR/HKIRC affiliated registrars and partners. A second option is the .com.hk…
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Chinese domain name registration opened to individuals soon?
Latest rumors have it that the CNNIC might open again registration of Chinese domain names to individuals again. This is just one month after the agency announced that dot cn registration could be done only by companies in the future. We will post on this as soon as we get any confirmation or news.
Godaddy stops dot cn registration
As many other registrars, Godaddy has stopped accepting new registration for .cn domain names. But what is more worrying, is that they “are working with our registry provider to determine the impact this change may have on relevant transfers and renewals”. If I were a .cn domain holder with Godaddy I would start to worry…
Auditing of Chinese domain names
Starting December 14th, the CNNIC, the organism in charge of the administration of the dot cn registry, will be “auditing” all new dot cn registrations. Basically, upon registration, dot cn applicants will need to transmit through their registrar the following: -A detailed application form with information on the domain owner, hosting company etc. The application should have the company seal on it. -A copy of the business license of applicant -A copy of the ID card/passport of applicant. Indeed, one of the changes in the new regulations is that now only companies can register new dot cn domain names. The…