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Sina Technology News, February 28th morning message - Regarding reports that Sohu Video plans to launch an independent domain name, Zhang Chaoyang, Chairman of the Sohu Board of Directors, denied this claim, stating that Sohu Video has no intention of activating an independent domain name. He suggested that it might be a case of domain name speculation.
Today, there were reports that Sohu Video activated the "shunliu.com" domain name, as it redirects to Sohu Video’s "tv.sohu.com." Upon checking the domain, Sina Technology found that the owner of the domain is not Sohu Company and there is no visible connection to Sohu. The type of page a domain points to can be set by the domain owner.
Zhang Chaoyang also refuted this rumor, stating that Sohu Video has no plan to activate an independent domain name, adding that “only someone with water in their brain would have such an idea.” He further pointed out, “Could it be that someone is trying to hype up that domain name?”
According to data disclosed by Sohu executives during a financial results meeting, Sohu's online video advertising revenue in 2011 was 370 million RMB, representing a year-over-year increase of 120%. Zhang Chaoyang expressed confidence in the development prospects of Sohu Video. (Lin Ming) Share to: Weibo recommendation | Sina Technology Official Weibo