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'''CNNIC''' is an acronym for the China Internet Network Information Center. | '''CNNIC''' is an acronym for the China Internet Network Information Center. It is a state-controlled body which is often charged with drafting and carrying out new anti-liberalization policies.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/18/world/asia/18china.html?_r=1 NYT]</ref> | ||
==Main Business== | ==Main Business== | ||
CNNIC self-describes its main intentions and endeavors as: | CNNIC self-describes its main intentions and endeavors as: | ||
*Domain Name Registry Service- Responsible for the administration of the .cn [[ccTLD]] registry,and the Chinese Domain Name system. | *'''Domain Name Registry Service'''- Responsible for the administration of the .cn [[ccTLD]] registry,and the Chinese Domain Name system. | ||
*IP Address and Autonomous System Number Allocation Service- CNNIC initiated the IP Allocation Alliance, which provides IP address and AS Number application services to domestic ISPs and users. | *'''IP Address and Autonomous System Number Allocation Service'''- CNNIC initiated the IP Allocation Alliance, which provides IP address and AS Number application services to domestic ISPs and users. | ||
*Catalog Database Service - Maintains the state top level network catalog database, providing information search services of internet users, web addresses, domain names, AS numbers, etc. | *'''Catalog Database Service''' - Maintains the state top level network catalog database, providing information search services of internet users, web addresses, domain names, AS numbers, etc. | ||
*Technical Research on Addressing- Undertakes research on typical network infrastructure in an attempt to improve it. | *'''Technical Research on Addressing'''- Undertakes research on typical network infrastructure in an attempt to improve it. | ||
*Internet Survey and Information Services- Undertakes statistical surveys regarding internet services for the public. | *'''Internet Survey and Information Services'''- Undertakes statistical surveys regarding internet services for the public. Some of its surveys can be found [http://www.cnnic.net.cn/en/index/0O/index.htm here]. | ||
*International Liaison- as a Network Information Center, or [[NIC]], it works closely with [[NIC]]s of other countries. | *'''International Liaison'''- as a Network Information Center, or [[NIC]], it works closely with [[NIC]]s of other countries. | ||
*Secretariat of the Internet Policy and Resource Committee, Internet Society of China- Undertakes projects, research, and policies to better administer the internet for the people of China.<ref>[http://www.cnnic.net.cn/en/index/0Q/index.htm CNNIC Introduction]</ref>. | *'''Secretariat of the Internet Policy and Resource Committee, Internet Society of China'''- Undertakes projects, research, and policies to better administer the internet for the people of China.<ref>[http://www.cnnic.net.cn/en/index/0Q/index.htm CNNIC Introduction]</ref>. | ||
Revision as of 17:13, 25 January 2011
| Type: | Non-Profit |
| Industry: | State Network Administration |
| Founded: | 1997 |
| Founder(s): | The People's Republic of China |
| Ownership: | The Ministry of Information Industry |
| Headquarters: | 4, South 4th Street, Zhongguancun, |
| Country: | China |
| Website: | CNNIC.net |
CNNIC is an acronym for the China Internet Network Information Center. It is a state-controlled body which is often charged with drafting and carrying out new anti-liberalization policies.[1]
Main Business
CNNIC self-describes its main intentions and endeavors as:
- Domain Name Registry Service- Responsible for the administration of the .cn ccTLD registry,and the Chinese Domain Name system.
- IP Address and Autonomous System Number Allocation Service- CNNIC initiated the IP Allocation Alliance, which provides IP address and AS Number application services to domestic ISPs and users.
- Catalog Database Service - Maintains the state top level network catalog database, providing information search services of internet users, web addresses, domain names, AS numbers, etc.
- Technical Research on Addressing- Undertakes research on typical network infrastructure in an attempt to improve it.
- Internet Survey and Information Services- Undertakes statistical surveys regarding internet services for the public. Some of its surveys can be found here.
- International Liaison- as a Network Information Center, or NIC, it works closely with NICs of other countries.
- Secretariat of the Internet Policy and Resource Committee, Internet Society of China- Undertakes projects, research, and policies to better administer the internet for the people of China.[2].