Is network virtual property a thing?

Legal analysis: network virtual property is protected by law as the object of real right, and the social relations formed by network virtual property are regulated by civil law. The types of virtual property disputes in online games mainly include:

(1) Disputes between players and online game operators, such as the account being blocked due to illegal business activities such as plug-ins, and whether the virtual property can be returned due to suspension of use.

(2) Disputes between players caused by virtual goods trading.

(3) Criminal cases caused by theft of virtual property and disputes between players and operators.

Legal basis: Interim Measures for the Administration of Online Games Article 2 These Measures are applicable to online game R&D and production, online game operation, online game virtual currency issuance, online game virtual currency trading services and other forms of business activities. The term "online games" as mentioned in these Measures refers to game products and services which are composed of software programs and information data and provided through information networks such as the Internet and mobile communication networks. Online game operation refers to the act of providing online game products and services through information networks and obtaining benefits. Virtual currency of online games refers to a virtual exchange tool issued by online game business units, directly or indirectly purchased by online game users in a certain proportion with legal tender, existing outside the game program, stored in the server in the form of electromagnetic records, and expressed in specific digital units.