The .cn domain zone was established by CNNIC (China Internet Network Information Center) in 1990. It is currently regulated by CNNIC.
The domain names in the .cn zone can have a minimum length of 3 and a maximum of 63 characters. Allowed symbols include: Latin, Chinese characters, digits, hyphens.
Registration requirements: Local presence required.
As of now, approximately over 20 million domains are registered under .cn. The zone has seen notable sales over the years:
Several well-known companies and projects operate under .cn domains:
Registering a domain in the .cn zone typically costs $10 - $30, while annual renewal costs are approximately $10 - $30. Required documents for registration: yes.