To ensure the efficient management of the online games industry, and to make sure some current problems with the industry are solved satisfactorily, China's Ministry of Culture Ministry has drawn up a provisional rule on the management of online games.
As the first ministerial level regulation on computer games, the 39-clause provisional measure gives clear stipulations on the content, market segment, business activities, operational behaviors, management, and legal responsibilities of computer game vendors.
In addition, the new measure has set forth the basic principles of engaging in online games activities and concepts such as network games, online operation of computer games, and virtual currency, as well as rules on online game content management, protection of teenagers and virtual currency distribution.
The rule is slated to be officially enacted on August 1, 2010.
