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China approves 129 domestic online games in March, a new monthly high since 2023

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Last Friday, Chinas National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) released the latest batch of domestic online game licenses for March. A total of 129 licenses were issued, marking a new single-month high since 2023. In the first three months of 2025, 362 domestic and 21 imported game licenses have been approved.

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China grants its first video game license since July

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A document seen by Reuters shows that Party Star was granted the ISBN license required by China for developers to publish games on the mainland. It is reportedly one of a batch of titles that have received the licenses. The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) has distributed a list.

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Trustworthy leaders drive organizational success in the face of rapid change

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In an expansive study of Chinas fast-paced restaurant industry, my colleagues and I found that leaders who cultivate trust can significantly reduce employee churn and improve organizational performance. Understanding the impact In China, as in the U.S., This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

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Apple forced to lock down App Store in China, VPN loophole won't work anymore

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Downloading iPhone apps in China just got a whole lot harder. On Friday, Apple began complying with new Chinese regulations that require apps sold in China to carry an Internet Content Provider (ICP) license. Until now, Cupertino has taken advantage of a loophole that allowed users in China to download.

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China retaliates against US export controls with bans on critical materials

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China imposed export controls on gallium and germanium in 2023, two metals that are vital parts of the semiconductor, telecommunications, and electric vehicle industries. Exporters need to apply for licenses from the commerce ministry if they want to ship them out of the country. In August 2024, China introduced the.

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Blizzard takes most of its games offline in China

TechSpot

It was back in November when Blizzard announced its agreement with NetEase that allowed it to publish games in mainland China since 2008 would expire on January 23, 2023, after the two parties failed to reach a deal to renew the license. Blizzard at the time said it could not.

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There were zero exports of vital tech materials gallium and germanium from China last month

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In July, the China Ministry of Commerce announced that as of August 1, the exporters of gallium and germanium, as well as their chemical compounds, would need to apply for licenses from the commerce ministry if they want to start or continue shipping them out of the country. Read Entire Article

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