China gets even tougher with computer laws

[Bombardier]

CHINA, IN AN effort to heighten a public morality campaign directed at Chinese youths, has announced that all online and mobile gaming products will need to be government-approved before they are sold.

Most online games out of the 140 that are available in China are imported from other countries – but it's been decided that some content is far too violent, sexually explicit or harmful to national security to be allowed. Games currently on sale have to be submitted to the Ministry of Culture for approval by 1st September. If they aren't authorised, anyone distributing them will be "punished," says Xinhuanet – although specifics on punishment aren't clear.

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=16143

[Bombardier]

I'd almost be suprised if it wasn't for the fact that was happening in China.

I'd say "step out of the dark ages" in this instance, but it's a whole another way of live over there.

[MoonMan]

Though that sounds like a real article, seeing that it comes from the inquirer makes me think otherwise.

[DudeAsInCool]

moonie, you'd be surprised to know that most of the major organizations have MAJOR contracts with the inquirer for hot scoops... i was working with someone on a project affiliated with american media, the parent company, and he gave me the scoop. given the merger of pop culture and the news, and the fetish for gossip, it seems logical when you analyze it...