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The other applicant, [[Guangzhou YU Wei Information Technology Co., Ltd.]], did not apply for community priority. However, it claims that "[i]t is officially appointed and endorsed by the Guangdong provincial government with mission and purpose of applying for the relevant geographic gTLDs upon the launch of the ICANN new gTLD program and subsequently operating and managing these geographic gTLDs."<ref>[Application 1-1121-17301. Retrieved November 15.</ref> | The other applicant, [[Guangzhou YU Wei Information Technology Co., Ltd.]], did not apply for community priority. However, it claims that "[i]t is officially appointed and endorsed by the Guangdong provincial government with mission and purpose of applying for the relevant geographic gTLDs upon the launch of the ICANN new gTLD program and subsequently operating and managing these geographic gTLDs."<ref>[Application 1-1121-17301. Retrieved November 15.</ref> | ||
===GAC Early Warning=== | |||
In late 2012, The Chinese [[GAC]] representative issued a GAC Early Warning to [[Guangzhou YU Wei Information Technology Co., Ltd.]] regarding its application. It notes that it is a geographical name representing a significant and important area in China and that the government does not support its application. It recommends it withdraws its application immediately.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/GuangzhouIDN-CN-22691.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353452275000 GuangzhouIDN, .pdf, GACweb.ICANN.org]retrieved 17 Jan 2013</ref> | |||
GAC warnings proceed official GAC advice, which is seen as a strong recommendation to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given application should not be approved. Entities are encouraged to respond and engage the GAC representatives regarding their applications. | |||
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Revision as of 17:19, 17 January 2013
| Status: | Proposed |
| country: | Guangdong, China |
| Language: | Chinese (Hans/Simplified) |
| Type: | IDN GeoTLD |
| Priority #: | 79 - Guangzhou YU Wei Co (Zodiac) 1772 - Xinhua News Agency Guangdong Branch |
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.广东 is an IDN geoTLD being proposed in ICANN's New gTLD Program.
Current Applications[edit | edit source]
- Guangzhou YU Wei Information Technology Co., Ltd. (In partnership with Zodiac)
- Xinhua News Agency Guangdong Branch. Community Application.[1]
Community Application[edit | edit source]
Xinhua News Agency Guangdong Branch, the community applicant, applied with consultive help from CNNIC, the Chinese national registry, and the DotAsia Organisation. The application's contact is Edmon Chung, CEO of the DotAsia Organisation. "With a population of over 100 million, a GDP of over US$800 Billion, and established since AD 226, the community is sizable and has considerable longevity." The applicant defines the community as the individuals, organizations, and companies in Guangdong province, the international Cantonese language community, which originated from Guangdong originally, and companies interested in expanding into Guangdong. The applicant lists a number of organizations and regional representatives to which it intends to reach out and serve. "the Registry will work closely with community organizations and will invite community organizations in its policy development processes. Furthermore, the Applicant is official government agency of the Guangdong province." Their registration policy will be based off of the .asia charter.[2]
The other applicant, Guangzhou YU Wei Information Technology Co., Ltd., did not apply for community priority. However, it claims that "[i]t is officially appointed and endorsed by the Guangdong provincial government with mission and purpose of applying for the relevant geographic gTLDs upon the launch of the ICANN new gTLD program and subsequently operating and managing these geographic gTLDs."[3]
GAC Early Warning[edit | edit source]
In late 2012, The Chinese GAC representative issued a GAC Early Warning to Guangzhou YU Wei Information Technology Co., Ltd. regarding its application. It notes that it is a geographical name representing a significant and important area in China and that the government does not support its application. It recommends it withdraws its application immediately.[4]
GAC warnings proceed official GAC advice, which is seen as a strong recommendation to the ICANN Board that a given application should not be approved. Entities are encouraged to respond and engage the GAC representatives regarding their applications.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings
- ↑ Application 1-1309-35206. Retrieved November 15.
- ↑ [Application 1-1121-17301. Retrieved November 15.
- ↑ GuangzhouIDN, .pdf, GACweb.ICANN.orgretrieved 17 Jan 2013