TWNICs

TWNICs refers to the Taiwan Network Information Center. It is the designated domain name registry and Internet number resource administrator for Taiwan. Established in 1994, TWNIC plays a crucial role in the development and management of the Internet infrastructure within Taiwan. Its primary responsibilities include the registration and management of country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) such as .tw, as well as assigning and managing IP addresses and autonomous system numbers within the region.

TWNIC operates under the guidance of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan and collaborates with international organizations like ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) and APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre). The organization is committed to ensuring the stability, security, and accessibility of the Internet in Taiwan. It also engages in research and development related to Internet technologies and promotes digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness among the public. TWNIC's work is essential for the smooth functioning of online services and communication within Taiwan and its connectivity to the global Internet.