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Logo of the on-line game
"Football Manager 2005," which was banned by Chinese government since
it "poses harm to the country's sovereignty and territorial
integrity."
(Xinhua
file photo)
Interface of the on-line game
"Football Manager 2005," which was banned by Chinese government since it
"poses harm to the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity." In
the game, which was developed by game producer Sports Interactive, Ltd.,
Taipei of Taiwan, Hong Kong-Macao region and China's Tibet are represented
as independent countries. (Xinhua file
photo)
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ĦĦBEIJING, Dec. 8 (Xinhuanet) -- China has banned the on-line game "Football Manager
2005," which the Ministry of Culture has resolved to "pose harm to the
country's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
In the game, which was developed by game producer Sports Interactive, Ltd.,
Taipei of Taiwan, Hong Kong-Macao region and China's Tibet are represented as
independent countries, according to a circular issued by the ministry. Such a
distortion, even in acomputer game, violates the relevant Chinese laws and is
anathema to the Chinese government.
Although the game has not been publicly released in China, it has been
disseminated on the Internet and downloaded pirated software CDs.
The ministry has ordered culture departments across the country work with
public security bureaus, industry and commerce and telecom departments, and
publishing units to "investigate, confiscate and punish websites, computer
software markets and Internet cafes, who disseminate or sell 'Football Manager
2005.'"
According to the circular, places that provide this game will be penalized with a
fine up to 30,000 yuan (some 3,600 US dollars) or cancellation of business license.
Internet service providers that do not prevent their users from downloading
and installing the game after detection, will receive warning, a fine
less than 15,000 yuan (1,800 US dollars) or suspension of their business and
cancellation of their license.
The ministry has "received strong protests from Chinese game players"
about the game, the circular says.
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