.hk: .hk is the top-level domain (cc TLD) name of internet country code for Hong Kong. It was created in 1990. Up to 2002, .hk was administered by the Joint University Computer Centre, it is the operating arm that responsible for the day-to-day running of the registration service.
♦ .hk - Become the most lucrative marketplaces in Hong Kong.
.hk domain names can be registered at both the second level and third level. Both English and Chinese characters are allowed. Following are the available categories of third-level domains. Each category has English and Chinese suffix to choose.
.hk: For everyone
.com.hk: For companies or firms (Taiwanese or foreign) registered under the laws of their country
♦ .hk - Specific internet Domain (cc TLD) from Hong Kong.
Hong Kong consists primarily of Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island, Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories as well as other 260 islands. The Kowloon Peninsula is attached to the New Territories to the north, and the New Territories spans northwards eventually connecting with mainland China across the Sham Chun River.
Hong Kong maintains a highly capitalist economy built on a policy of free market, low taxation and government non-intervention. It is an important centre for international finance and trade, with the greatest concentration of corporate headquarters in the Asia-Pacific region.
.hk domain is especially favorable for companies and persons who have economical, political or cultural relations to Hong Kong.
It is also possible to register second-level .hk domains in both English and Chinese. E.g. hkdnr.hk, 域名註冊.hk.
♦ Advantage and Opportunity of .hk domain
Hong Kong is located in Eastern Asia bordering the South China Sea. It covers an area roughly six times the size of Washington D.C.. The climate is cool and humid in the winter, hot and rainy during spring and summer, and warm and sunny in the fall. Many of the land formations in Hong Kong are hilly and mountainous with steep slopes, while some lowlands exist in the north. The country's two major natural resources are a large deepwater harbor and feldspar. Hong Kong is one of the central financial and trading centers of the world. It exports billions of dollars worth of products in the world each year. It is home to the world's eighth largest stock market, the fifth largest banking sector and its economy is the sixth richest in the world. Its fine harbor, new$21 billion dollar airport and information technology "cyber port" will continue to fuel the economy despite concerns over its political future. Close to 9,000 multinational corporations have offices in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has around 3,801,300 Telephone lines and 3,212,800 Internet users. It is a great opportunity to open a new market in Hong Kong by registering your .HK domain name.
By registering a domain name in .hk, your company can provide relevant, localized information about your products and services.
♦ Requirements:
For .HK registration, there are no requirements.
For .COM.HK domain authority requests a Business registration certification from Hong Kong, in order to meet the requirements, you need to prepare the following documents,
1) The certificate of the company;
2) A registered address in Hong Kong;
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If you want to know more about .hk, please contact us on 4006-123-688.
♦ FAQs:
♦ Why should an international business secure a .HK name?
As the next frontier of global e-business, .HK presents companies everywhere with an unprecedented opportunity to succeed in the Hong Kong marketplace. The accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) for China is proving that the Chinese economy is taking great strides toward accessibility. Now is an ideal time for companies to protect their brand identities in .HK and to begin making inroads into the Chinese marketplace.
♦ How do I receive the latest Hong Kong (HK) news?
The Alliance of Hong Kong Chinese in the US (AHKCUS) maintains a mailing list called "hknews@ahkcus.org" which is mainly articles from major news wires with news clipping primarily focused in HK, China and Taiwan. You can add your name to the AHKCUS Hong Kong News mailing list by sending a request to "request@ahkcus.org". China News Digest (CND) also has news related to Hong Kong although the main focus is on China. Main focus is on Taiwan but business news also includes Hong Kong Hang Sang Index.
♦ What term lengths are available?
The .HK domain names can be registered for term lengths between one (1) and five (5) years.
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