China.com domain name is actually worth 5 billion US dollars.You have never heard these stories.

China, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, Changsha - these words are globally recognized, and when they become domain names, their value is substantial. For instance, "China.com" alone was once valued at $5 billion.

Today, let's delve into the intriguing stories behind these country/city domain names with rich histories and inherent traffic: "China.com," "HongKong.com," "Taiwan.com," "Beijing.com," "Shanghai.com," and "Changsha.com."

Firstly, looking at the registration dates, these domain names boast long histories:

- August 24, 1994, 4:00 AM: "China.com," "Taiwan.com," and "HongKong.com" were all registered simultaneously.

- August 5, 2001, 10:33 AM: "Beijing.com" and "Shanghai.com" were registered at the same time.

- August 15, 1996: "Changsha.com" was registered.

This reveals that except for "Changsha.com," the latter two batches of domain names were registered on the same day at the same time.

1. "Taiwan.com," "HongKong.com," and "China.com" were all registered simultaneously. It's likely that the registrant had a strong sense of patriotism, considering that Taiwan and Hong Kong are integral parts of China. According to records, "Taiwan.com" was first established in 1996, with its owner listed as China Internet Network Information Center. Currently, the domain redirects to a parked page. "HongKong.com" had its earliest recorded website in December 1997, coinciding with Hong Kong's return to China. However, in 2015, Domain Holdings announced the exclusive sale of "HongKong.com" and "Taiwan.com" domains. "China.com" has been developed into an information portal known as "China.com," making it one of China's earliest web portals. The domain was purchased by Ye Keyong, the CEO of China.com, in 1998 for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ye Keyong was referred to as "the earliest person in China to understand the value of spending big on domain names" by Cai Wensheng. With this domain, in 1999, China.com became the first Chinese internet company to be listed on the Nasdaq in the United States. The domain name "China.com" and the stock symbol "China" became its unique symbols. Its stock price soared to $220 in 2000, and its market value once exceeded $5 billion.

2. In fact, for premium domain names like "Beijing.com" and "Shanghai.com," it's highly unlikely that they were registered after 2000. We have found records indicating that "Beijing.com" had a website as early as 1999. "Shanghai.com" also has traces of registration in the same year. "Beijing.com" was traded for over RMB 19 million in January of this year.

3. At this point, you might be wondering why premium domain names like "Beijing.com" and "Shanghai.com" have a history of expiring, whereas the registration time for a provincial capital city domain like "Changsha.com" is earlier and has always been held. Is it because "Changsha" is more valuable?

As early as January this year, there was news of Changsha.com being traded, though the specific transaction price was not disclosed. Currently, the domain Changsha.com displays that it will be used to build a comprehensive local portal website for Changsha. Changsha.com naturally comes with traffic and represents the rapidly rising Changsha, a city filled with vitality, rich history, and great inclusiveness. Its value is undoubtedly significant!

Every domain name is unique. When domain investors register domain names, they not only consider their investment value but also the meaning and sentiment behind these domain names.

City domain names are distinctive, easy to remember, have clear references, and strong recognition. Their value is evident. Therefore, whether used for job recruitment websites, local portals, or tourism promotion websites, city domain names are a natural gateway to high traffic, bringing immense benefits to businesses.

After reading these little stories about city domain names, do you find domain names intriguing? In any case, as gateways to traffic in the internet age, premium domain names have unparalleled advantages, whether used for website development or collection.