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==Refusal to Register Domain Names in China==
==Refusal to Register Domain Names in China==
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>
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>. 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>
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>