GoDaddy To Stop Registering Domain Names In China

GoDaddy.com Inc, the world's largest domain name registration company, is planning to announce that it will stop registering domain names in China following a new government policy that requires extensive information about registrants. Individuals wishing to register a .CN domain name were being asked to submit a photograph identifying themselves as well as a serial number identifying their business license in China. This information will also be required retroactively.

These new requirements are believed to be part of a larger effort by the Chinese Government increase monitoring and surveillance of website and internet content.