China's experimental IPv9 internet protocol

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China developed an experimental internet protocol called "IPv9," which was not internationally recognized and differed significantly from existing standards. IPv9, developed by Chinese engineer Xie Jianping, aimed for independent Chinese intellectual property and used decimal addresses. It faced confusion due to an earlier April Fool's joke and skepticism from global experts. Despite its development, IPv9 never saw widespread adoption and remains largely confined to research. China has since focused heavily on deploying IPv6, aiming for global leadership in internet infrastructure.


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