2013年7月27日星期六

The odyssey of World of Warcraft in China is coming to an end

The third largest operator of online games in China, NetEase.com, would be close to resolving a dispute over one of his biggest hits to pay a fine to regulators in Beijing , while allowing it to continue operating the game.

Since last November, NetEase has been involved in a dispute regulatory between the General Administration of Press and Publication of China (GAPP) and the Ministry of Culture (MOC) for its management of the popular video game 'online' World of Warcraft.

GAPP ordered NetEase to stop operating the game because of "serious violations" of regulations, but the company did not meet this requirement because its operations had been approved by the MOC .

An official with the GAPP said "very soon" will unveil an ad and a resolution on the case NetEase video game developed by Activision Blizzard.

Local media reported citing unnamed sources revealed last week that the GAPP and the MOC reached an agreement to fine NetEase , and announce its decision in mid-January.

A NetEase spokesman declined to comment on market rumors, but said the company had submitted a report with his opinion on the matter to the Government of Shanghai, in another sign that the dispute is nearing the end.

Administrative Dispute

The Ministry of Culture of China accused the GAPP few weeks ago of abuse of authority by threatening access to the popular game World of Warcraft.

The ministry rebuked the GAPP, which had ordered the Chinese firm Internet gaming NetEase.com not to operate the latest version of World of Warcraft. NetEase said, meanwhile, is studying the order.

This war between the ministry and the GAPP, which is unusual in public , showed the thorny regulation to adhere Internet companies in China.

The Chinese Communist Party called for tighter control of the Internet and online games , given his concern for the images and words deemed pornographic or subversive unsuitable.


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