To vigorously foster new forms of industry and further enhance Beijing's competitiveness and influence in the game and esports sector, the following measures are hereby formulated:
01 Optimizing Game Approval Standards and Processing Efficiency
Key districts, such as Chaoyang, Haidian, Shijingshan, and Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, are expected to incorporate procedures like the approval of domestic online game publishing into one-stop service counters.
02 Improving Copyright Service Mechanisms
The process of copyright registration for artwork, music, video content and other materials included in a game will be simplified from 22 workdays to ten workdays. Copyright disputes among enterprises will be addressed rapidly and efficiently through administrative-judicial collaborative governance mechanism for copyright protection, copyright mediation mechanism, cross-regional dispute resolution mechanism, and other related mechanisms.
03 Enhancing the Support to High-Quality Games
A cooperative mechanism between game companies and historical and cultural scenic spots will be established. For high-quality game projects that have been approved by the National Press and Publication Administration, obtained ISBN codes, officially launched and operated during the first half of the year, game developers and operators may receive a reward of up to CNY five million after assessments. And for those having obtained international or national awards or honors may be eligible for a reward of up to CNY 500,000.
04 Encouraging the Application of Technological Innovation
In the field of culture and technology, efforts will be made to increase the amount and application proportion of advanced technology applied in game R&D. Support will be given to game companies for them to improve R&D efficiency and promote intelligent technological upgrades through computing infrastructure development, large model deployment, and data governance, among others. A reward of up to CNY 30 million will be granted based on the portion of investment that falls within the project's support scope.
05 Leading the Development of Industrial Cluster
Areas, such as Dongjin International Center in Chaoyang District, AI innovation block in Haidian District, Shougang Park in Shijingshan District, and Beijing Intelligent Esports Contest Center in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, are encouraged to scale up their esports-related presence and policy support efforts, and to provide "one-stop" business establishment services.
06 Supporting Esports Competitions
After assessments, international and national major esports events held in Beijing may receive rewards of up to CNY five million and CNY three million respectively. Major esports competitions held in Beijing for the first time may receive a reward of up to CNY one million. Hosts of influential domestic competitions will receive a reward of up to CNY 500,000. Organizers of gaming exhibitions or esports-consumption crossover events may receive a reward of up to CNY two million.
07 Supporting Construction and Operation of Venues
Financial and land-related support will be provided for transforming old factories into esports venues, according to relevant policies including the Implementation Plan on Enhancing Transformation and Utilization of Vacated Inefficient Industrial Spaces for Industrial High-quality Development issued by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform, and the Implementation Regulations on Support Policies for State-owned Construction Land of Beijing's Urban Renewal Projects During Transition Period (Interim) issued by departments including the Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources.
08 Encouraging Overseas Development
Enterprises that have demonstrated outstanding performance in overseas markets may receive a reward of up to CNY five million after assessments.
09 Enhancing the Building of Talent Teams
For game creators whose works are included in national programs such as the "Publishing Project of Excellent Online Games" or the "Top Ten Games," or individuals in national talent programs, the requirements for applying for senior professional titles in animation and games may be appropriately relaxed.
10 Enhancing the Guiding Role of Positive Values
Beijing will encourage enterprises to proactively fulfill their social responsibilities, strengthen industry self-discipline, and strictly implement measures to prevent minors from game addiction. The city will cultivate a healthy ecology of games and esports, and promote outstanding games and esports players to foster a more objective and comprehensive public understanding of games and esports.
11 Promoting Policy Implementation and Institutional Efforts
Beijing will promote policy integration, streamline information channels, and establish a regular policy interpretation mechanism to benefit enterprises. It will urge relevant municipal and district departments, social organizations such as industry associations and professional institutions to enhance targeted and coordinated policy outreach. The capital will also encourage districts to introduce relevant measures based on their regional positioning.