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We reported the other day on the issues that Register to unlock hidden link is having with getting the Register to unlock hidden link. The government is unwilling to approve the Register to unlock hidden link expansion, citing 'health' and decency concerns about the game's content. The9 is the licensed operator of Register to unlock hidden link in China, and the company paid a significant amount in licensing fees to Register to unlock hidden link in April of 2008 to secure the rights to operate Wrath, according to Shanghai-based Register to unlock hidden link.

Although the Chinese regulatory body, the Register to unlock hidden link (GAPP), is chiefly concerned with removing "unhealthy" content from the game, their stance could prove disastrous for The9. If GAPP doesn't green light the Register to unlock hidden link expansion in China, The9 will not be able to recoup their losses and may face bankruptcy.

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Author: James Egan
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Publish Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EST
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