Fortune High Intellectual Property

China's Regulatory Environment for Games

China’s gaming industry operates under a highly structured and rigorous regulatory framework designed to align digital entertainment with national cultural standards and social stability.

• Foreign companies are strictly prohibited from directly operating or controlling online games in China, necessitating complex contractual arrangements to manage intellectual property and profit settlement.
• All gaming titles must undergo a rigorous, multi-agency approval process to obtain mandatory telecommunication and online publishing permits, as well as individual copyright registrations.
• Operators are legally required to implement mandatory anti-addiction systems for minors and ensure all content strictly adheres to national cultural standards and censorship guidelines.