The9 Ltd. is a Shanghai-based online game operator which had the exclusive licence to operate and distribute World of Warcraft in China, a licence it secured after successfully aiding Webzen Games with the distribution of Mu Online in China. However, in April 2009, Blizzard said that the licence has been moved to NetEase.com.
- Headquarters
- Shanghai
- Inception
- 1999
- Website
- http://www.the9.com