VG247 reported that Li Riqiang stood down recently, but gave no reason for his sudden departure. According to JLM Pacific Epoch, no suitable candidate has yet been found as a replacement.

The franchise recently found itself in a sticky situiation when it was found the MMO had been running illegally in China, and it was only a few weeks ago the the expansion The Burning Crusade was allowed through control.

The Wrath of the Litch King is still awaiting approval.