where is the best place (cheapest) to register .cn Chinese IDNs?

[pspdropship]

I'm looking for an .cn Chinese IDN registry outside of China with relatively low price and good service, the most important thing is that CNNIC won't be able to delete my domain for some stupid reasons if it is registered through a registry outside China, am i right? any recommendations?

[bwhhisc]

I'm looking for an .cn Chinese IDN registry outside of China with relatively low price and good service, the most important thing is that CNNIC won't be able to delete my domain for some stupid reasons if it is registered through a registry outside China, am i right? any recommendations?

I think most use Dynadot, their bulk pricing program will save you a bit on each registration.

Most here would probably agree that CCNIC has full power over .cn regardless of where you register. Some names you register will get kicked back almost immediately if CCNIC decides it belongs on their restricted list. Some of the Chinese domainers say if you have the name for 15 days it is safe; I recently read there is a 2 year protest period. Bottom line is that there is probably that there will always be some risk with .cns, but up to you to decide if the opportunity is worth it.

[pspdropship]

thanks mate, what does the '2 year protest period' mean?

[bwhhisc]

thanks mate, what does the '2 year protest period' mean?

Here it is from CCNIC.

http://www.cnnic.net.cn/html/Dir/2003/11/27/1526.htm

Article 2, Item 2- Unless the subject matter of the request for protection has been recognized by the relevant authorities as a well known trademark, domain name dispute resolution authorities shall no longer accept a domain name dispute two years from the entry into effect hereof if the complained domain name was registered before the entry into effect hereof, and two years from the registration of the domain name if the domain name was registered after the entry into effect hereof.


There has been some very interesting .cn threads here...let me see if I can find you a few memorables for good reading.
Here are a few for starters on .cn, .com vs. .cn, etc. One of the members who is pretty well up on .cn IMO is member "Chinastar".
You might pm him with questions.

http://www.idnforums.com/forums/13407-this-sucks-cn.html

And more....

http://www.idnforums.com/forums/11399-future-of-com-in-idns.html

And another....

http://www.idnforums.com/forums/10624-idnnow-com-is-banned-by-china-net.html

Another...

http://www.idnforums.com/forums/10519-frank-schilling-posts-on-cn-idn.html

Plenty of GREAT threads and reads in the database here, these were some interesting discussions.
Be happy to hear your opinion after you read. Enjoy!

[pspdropship]

Thanks a million, the links hepled a lot! :)

[bwhhisc]

Thanks a million, the links hepled a lot! :)

Fun reading some of the old stuff...we used to to have some spirited discussions here. :o