GAPP ordered NetEase to cease operation of the game due to “gross violations” of regulations, but NetEase did not comply as its operation of the game had been approved by the MOC.
A GAPP official told Reuters on Monday that a resolution and announcement regarding NetEase’s operation of the game, developed by Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O), will be unveiled “very soon”.
Domestic media quoting unnamed sources reported last week that GAPP and the MOC have reached a consensus to fine NetEase, and will make their announcement in mid-January.
Glad to see this is coming to an end. It’s too bad that the commies have decided to fine NetEase (they did have approval to operate from the MOC after all) but I suppose it could have been worse.
Read the full article here.
-Justin
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