Host vs. Registrar
If you host and register with same company: If you have problems with spamming your email list, they could report you to the host. The host would then shut down your site because of the terms of service and you would lose your domain name.
Domain name is your URL, right?
China Newz
China Newz is a blog introducing China's history, culture, people and places.
www.chinanewz.com