Domain names serve as an important foundation for Web navigation.
Chinese-character domain names are domain names that include Chinese characters and constitute an important part of the domain name system in China. A registration administration institution is responsible for the operation and management of the domain name system and the maintenance of the central domain name database. A registration service-providing institution is responsible for accepting domain name applications and completing the registration process. A registration agent institution is entrusted with handling domain name applications within the jurisdiction authorized by a registration service provider. The Telecommunications Administration under MII is put specifically in charge of the examination and approval.