Google's Short History in China

September 2000 -- Google starts offering a Chinese-language version of its search engine.

July 2005 -- Google appoints former Microsoft executive Lee Kai-Fu as head of Google's China operations.

January 2006 -- Google launches Google.cn under the supervision of the Chinese government.

April 2006 -- Google unveils its Chinese name "Guge," marking the official entry to the China market.