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    • .网络

    Generic top-level domainsIDNDNSSEC

    Overview

    • .网络 is an internationalized generic top-level domain (IDN gTLD).
    • The string translates to "network" in Simplified Chinese (Hans).
    • It was proposed under ICANN's New gTLD Program with the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) as the applicant and intended registry operator.
    • Targeted for use by the global Chinese-language Internet community.

    History

    • Application announced during ICANN New gTLD reveal (13 June 2012).
    • A Registry Agreement between ICANN and CNNIC for .网络 was signed on 14 November 2013.
    • .网络 was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on 18 January 2014, completing the successful application process.

    Usage and Audience

    • Intended audience: the global Chinese-language community rather than a territory-limited audience.
    • Target industries and users include Chinese-language internet service providers and other organizations serving Chinese speakers worldwide.
    • CNNIC described a goal of making .网络 a globalized brand within Chinese-language communities.

    Registration Rules

    • CNNIC indicated an intention to engage its global licensed registrars to promote .网络 and to enable broad registration access.
    • The string is described as not being obviously restricted by territory and intended to serve users across the global Chinese-language market.
    • The source does not provide detailed technical registration restrictions, character tables, or exact minimum/maximum registration periods.

    SEO and Brand Impact

    • CNNIC positioned .网络 as a branded, globalized domain for Chinese-language services, aiming to facilitate promotion across the worldwide Chinese user market.
    • Application statements emphasize public-interest maintenance, security and reliability, standardization and efficiency, and service orientation—factors intended to support trust and brand positioning for the TLD.

    Operator

    China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)

    Whois

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domain:       网络
domain-ace:   XN--IO0A7I

organisation: China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)
address:      Building 4, No.9 Beijing Auto Museum West Road, Fengtai District
address:      Beijing 100070
address:      China

contact:      administrative
name:         Yulin Liu
organisation: China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)
address:      Building 4, No.9 West Road , Automobile Museum, Fengtai District
address:      Beijing 100070
address:      China
phone:        +8610-58813000
fax-no:       +8610-59116190
e-mail:       ng@cnnic.cn

contact:      technical
name:         Anlei Hu
organisation: China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)
address:      Building 4, No.9 West Road , Automobile Museum, Fengtai District
address:      Beijing 100070
address:      China
phone:        +8610-59116801
fax-no:       +8610-59116190
e-mail:       ngtech@cnnic.cn

nserver:      A.NGTLD.CN 125.208.40.1 2001:dc7:ffc1:0:0:0:0:1
nserver:      B.NGTLD.CN 125.208.41.1 2001:dc7:ffc2:0:0:0:0:1
nserver:      C.NGTLD.CN 125.208.42.1 2001:dc7:ffc3:0:0:0:0:1
nserver:      D.NGTLD.CN 125.208.43.1
nserver:      E.NGTLD.CN 125.208.44.1
ds-rdata:     7354 8 2 47e1c08f32a93f8296cc53920e1c281c8ea10b14f21528f2594e7c84225e7fcc

whois:        whois.ngtld.cn

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: http://www.cnnic.cn

created:      2014-01-09
changed:      2025-07-17
source:       IANA

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