Virus game 'Plague' app pulled in China: developer

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BEIJING — A popular game that allows players to create a virus and spread it worldwide has been pulled from Apple's App Store in China, its developer said, as the country battles a real-life epidemic.

BEIJING — A popular game that allows players to create a virus and spread it worldwide has been pulled from Apple's App Store in China, its developer said, as the country battles a real-life epidemic.

Ndemic said it was not clear if the decision was linked to the deadly new coronavirus outbreak, which began in central China in December.While the number of new cases in China is declining, infections in other countries are gathering pace. The company said it was trying to contact the Cyberspace Administration "to understand their concerns and work with them to find a resolution."

 

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