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==Refusal to Register Domain Name in China==

==Refusal to Register Domain Name in China==

In February 2010, the Chinese Government imposed new rules for website operators. They have to submit a photograph and other information and meet the service provided in person according to this new guideline.<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-10458420-245.html CNet News]</ref>

In February 2010, the Chinese Government imposed new rules for website operators. The new guidlines stipulated requiremetns such as the need to submit photographs and other information, and meet the service provider in person.<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-10458420-245.html CNet News]</ref>

Google protested this legislation by refusing to censor their search results on Google.cn on March 22, 2010 <ref>[http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-approach-to-china-update.html Official Google Blog]</ref>. March 24, 2010 GoDaddy announced to the lawmaker that it will cease registering websites in China opposing the new intrusive government rule.According to the company, this rule of in creased monitoring and surveillance will put the individual or firms at risk. The company also said the rules will have a "chilling effect" on new domain name registrations <ref>[http://www.pcworld.com/article/192335/go_daddy_to_china_no_more_domains_for_you.html PCWorld].</ref>

Google protested this legislation by refusing to censor their search results on Google.cn on March 22, 2010 <ref>[http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-approach-to-china-update.html Official Google Blog]</ref>. On March 24, 2010 GoDaddy announced to Chinese lawmakers that it will cease registering websites in China in opposition to the new intrusive government rule. According to the GoDaddy, this rule of increased monitoring and surveillance will put the individual or firms at risk. The company also said the rules will have a "chilling effect" on new domain name registrations.<ref>[http://www.pcworld.com/article/192335/go_daddy_to_china_no_more_domains_for_you.html PCWorld].</ref>

However, their effort has been criticized as a publicity stunt because it quickly followed Google approach. The company published different announcement saying their refusal to do business in China is not a PR spectacular act and that they are really concerned about the whole situation in Chinese web Industry <ref>[http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/03/go-daddy-china-stunt/ Wired.com]</ref>.

However, their effort has been criticized as a publicity stunt, given that GoDaddy so quickly followed Google's approach. The company published responded in an announcement, saying their refusal to do business in China is not a PR act and that they are genuinely concerned about the situation facing the Chinese web industry.<ref>[http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/03/go-daddy-china-stunt/ Wired.com]</ref>.

==Potential Sale Issue==

==Potential Sale Issue==