Xiami Music

Xiami Music, launched in 2006 under the domain xiami.com, was one of China's pioneering digital music streaming platforms. It offered a vast library of licensed tracks, personalized recommendations, and social features that allowed users to share playlists and discover new artists. The platform gained significant traction, particularly among younger audiences, and was acquired by Alibaba Group in 2013, becoming part of the Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group. Under Alibaba, Xiami integrated with other ecosystem services, such as Taobao and Alipay, and experimented with high-definition audio and exclusive content. However, the Chinese music streaming market became increasingly competitive with rivals like NetEase Cloud Music and Tencent's QQ Music. Coupled with rising licensing costs and regulatory pressures, Alibaba decided to cease Xiami's operations. On February 5, 2021, Xiami officially shut down, and the domain now redirects to a notice page or is parked. Despite its closure, Xiami is remembered for its role in popularizing legal streaming in China and for its strong community-driven features. The domain still holds historical significance and residual traffic from former users, reflected in its global rank of #51,970. The infrastructure remains hosted on Alibaba Cloud, indicating continued maintenance by the parent company.