NetEase gets China non-approval notice has news that the Chinese edition of World of Warcraft has hit yet another speed bump, as a Chinese government agency has informed operator NetEase their operation of the World of Warcraft game does not have proper approval. NetEase and Shanghai EaseNet are seeking clarification since they believe they are in full compliance with applicable Chinese laws, but for now word is:

China's General Administration of Press and Publication posted a statement on its Website that the NetEase affiliate company that operates World of Warcraft should suspend charging users to play the game and not allow new account registrations, according to NetEase.

The agency is also evaluating whether to impose administrative penalties on Shanghai EaseNet, the NetEase affiliate, and that the agency was returning the affiliate's application for approval, NetEase said.