Ron Burgundy Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (Reuters) - (Adds context, size of China's video game market, company comments) By Paul Carsten BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) - China's State Council said it has temporarily lifted a ban on selling foreign video game consoles, paving the way for firms like Sony Corp, Microsoft Corp and Nintendo Co Ltd to enter a nearly $14 billion dollar market. The suspension of the 14-year-old ban permits "foreign-invested enterprises" to make games consoles within Shanghai's free trade zone and sell them in China after inspection by cultural departments, the government said in a statement posted on its website on Monday. China banned gaming consoles in 2000, citing their adverse effect on the mental health of its youth. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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