Chinese Domain Registration and Application Guide: Promoting Chinese Internet Identifiers
Chinese domains (Internationalized Domain Names, IDN) allow users to access websites directly in Chinese, lowering the barrier to internet use.
1. Chinese Domain Name Types
| Suffix | Description | Registry |
|---|---|---|
| .中国 | China National Top-Level Domain | CNNIC |
| .公司 | Business Identifier | CNNIC |
| .网络 | Network Service Identifier | CNNIC |
| .网址 | Universal Identifier | XinNet |
2. Registration Process
- Choose a registrar (supporting Chinese domains)
- Check domain availability
- Submit registration application
- Complete real-name verification
- Complete payment
3. Technical Principles
Chinese domains are converted to ASCII characters via Punycode encoding:
Example: 16idc.中国 → xn--16idc-t09d.xn--fiqs8s
4. Browser Support
| Browser | Support Status |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Full support |
| Firefox | Full support |
| Safari | Supported |
| Edge | Full support |
5. Application Recommendations
- Chinese domains are better suited for brands targeting Chinese-speaking users
- It is recommended to register both Chinese and English domains
- Chinese domains also have some indexing advantages in search engines