According to the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), China's .cn domain name registration has reached 1.09 million, an increase of 150% compared with the same period last year.

CNNIC is responsible for domain name management and IP allocation operations in China.

This dramatic increase has also made .cn domain names the top domain name country extension in Asia, and sixth in the world.

China was ranked thirteenth in the world at the beginning of 2005.