28. April 2009

The Chinese Ministry of Culture just issued a new regulation on the import of online games. Key points worth noting are: Companies that want to import online games to China have to apply for a license from the Ministry of Culture Preliminary testing (e.g. Beta Versions) is limited to 20.000 active users Without appropriate license, imposing user fees, engaging users in business cooperations or posting advertisement is illegal In case of a significant change in the nature of existing business, a...