Category: Policies and Regulation

Vietnamese Publisher Provides In-Depth Analysis: High-Growth Billion-User Game Market, Licensing Compliance and Localization Are Key to Entry

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At the recent Xsolla industry conference held in Guangzhou, Sally Nguyen, Chief Operating Officer of the well-known Vietnamese local publisher OEG, provided a detailed analysis of the current state, opportunities, and challenges of Vietnam’s game market. As one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is becoming a hotly watched emerging destination for global[…..] […]

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National Radio and Television Administration Launches Special Campaign to Regulate “AI-Modified” Videos, Focusing on Protecting Classic Works and Ensuring a Wholesome Online Environment for Minors

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The National Radio and Television Administration issued a notice on December 31, announcing a one-month special campaign to regulate “AI-modified” videos across the country, effective from January 1, 2026. The campaign targets the malicious alteration, vulgar deconstruction, and unauthorized reinterpretation of classic films, television shows, and animations using artificial intelligence technology in recent years. Its[…..] […]

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India’s New Data Protection Regulations Spark Industry Transformation, Asian Gaming Sector Enters “Compliance and Quality Enhancement” Phase

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Recently, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) has officially come into effect, bringing profound changes to one of the world’s largest gaming markets with over 500 million players. By strengthening data collection transparency, clarifying platform responsibilities, and protecting children’s data, the Act is driving India’s and even the broader Asian gaming industry from[…..] […]

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AI Empowers Online Literature to Expand Globally, “Zhejiang Model” Creates New Engine for Cultural Export

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On the occasion of the eighth anniversary of the establishment of the China Online Writers Village, the global dissemination of cultural “new trios” such as online literature and web series has become a focus of industry attention. The latest data shows that online literature produced in Zhejiang has attracted over 200 million overseas active users,[…..] […]

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Guangzhou Huangpu: Strategic Leap from Industrial Hub to Cultural Powerhouse, Building the Greater Bay Area’s Cultural Industry “Departure Port”

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At the recently concluded 2025 Greater Bay Area Cultural Industry Investment Conference, the systematic layout of Guangzhou’s Huangpu District in the cultural industry garnered significant attention. As a traditional industrial powerhouse, Huangpu is accelerating its transformation into a cultural industry hub by building three core sectors—film and television production, animation and gaming, and stage performances—aiming[…..] […]

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China’s First National Comic-Themed “Two-Dimensional” Commercial Complex “Chongbai Dream Field” Officially Launched, Creating a New Cultural Consumption Landmark

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On December 11, the “Chongbai Dream Field” project, jointly developed by Chongqing Department Store and Dream Field, officially opened in Guanyinqiao Business District in Chongqing. As the country’s first “two-dimensional” (a Chinese term referring to anime, comics, games, and related youth subcultures) commercial complex centered on national comic themes, the project is guided by the[…..] […]

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UK Government to Launch Formal Investigation into Rockstar Games Layoffs

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During a recent session of the British Parliament, the dismissal of dozens of employees at renowned game developer Rockstar Games was formally placed on the agenda. The matter has drawn attention from senior government officials, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating that the government will intervene and conduct an investigation. Parliamentary Inquiry Reveals Labor[…..] […]

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Japan Establishes Government-Led Anti-Piracy Coalition to Protect Anime Intellectual Property Overseas

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In response to the escalating issue of overseas piracy targeting Japanese anime content, the Japanese government has announced it will spearhead the creation of a “Joint Organization for Overseas Distribution of Creative Works.” This initiative aims to establish a cross-border copyright protection mechanism, addressing the long-standing challenge of international piracy through systematic collaboration between the[…..] […]

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Sovereign Wealth Fund of Saudi Arabia Faces Cash Squeeze, Forcing Strategic Rethink After $55 Billion EA Deal

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—Massive projects like Neom strain PIF’s liquidity following aggressive global acquisitions CaiLian Press (Integrated Wire Reports) – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is confronting severe financial constraints, with its available capital for new investments nearly depleted due to mounting troubles in several high-profile domestic projects, according to a New York Times report citing multiple informed[…..] […]

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Tencent and Sony Reach Interim Agreement in “Light of Motiram” Infringement Lawsuit, All Game Promotion and Public Testing Suspended

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As the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) against Tencent’s game Light of Motiram, alleging violations of the Horizon series, enters a critical phase, the two parties recently submitted a joint filing to the court, agreeing to suspend all marketing activities and public testing for the game during the litigation period. A key hearing for[…..] […]

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