Dawn of Chinese domain names

Related: How to register Chinese domain names

Only Chinese companies and citizens may register using a Chinese top-level domain name or the “.cn” domain, according to regulations by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC).

Foreign organizations or individuals who want to apply for Chinese top-level domain names can apply through CNNIC’s two overseas offices, in Singapore and Malaysia, but these foreign bodies need to have majority ownership of a Chinese subsidiary. The Chinese subsidiary must be the registrant and the contact person must be a Chinese national.

The fee to register a Chinese top-level domain name is 280 yuan per year.

The following documents are required for registration:
*Application form with business seal of applicant company
*Copy of business certificate in China
* Copy of identification card of contact person who must be a Chinese national.