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China bans online game Football Manager 2005
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-12-08 15:51
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."
Interface of the
online 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] | 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.
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] | 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 (US$3,600) 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 (US$1,800) 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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