.taobao domain extension

.taobao is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) operated by Alibaba Group Holding Limited, the Chinese e-commerce giant. It is named after Taobao, Alibaba's consumer-to-consumer marketplace. The domain is intended for use by Alibaba and its affiliates, and registration is restricted to entities that can demonstrate a direct relationship with the company. This means the general public cannot register .taobao domains freely. The TLD was delegated in January 2016, giving Alibaba a branded namespace for its online shopping ecosystem.