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China implements stricter online gaming restrictions on children under 18

Posted on August 30, 2021 by William

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority

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  • According to official media reports, China has further restricted the use of online games by minors.
  • Children under the age of 18 can play online games for an hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • This move aims to calm minors’ addiction to online games.

If you are a Chinese parent and are trying to keep your children away from online games, then the new notice may help your career. According to a report from the country, children under the age of 18 are now facing severe restrictions on the time and time they can play online games.

Each state affiliated publication Xinhua News Agency, Minors can only play online games on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between 8 and 9 pm. The notice originated from the notice of the State Administration of Press and Publication of China on reducing minors’ addiction to online games. It is worth noting that parents have no responsibility to keep their children away from their favorite titles. On the contrary, the task of online game providers such as Tencent and NetEase is to provide real-name registration details to keep an eye on users.

The new guidelines build on the existing restrictions introduced by China in November 2019, which stipulate a maximum of 90 minutes of online gaming time per day and a maximum of 3 hours on holidays. New York Times. Just a few months ago, the World Health Organization classified “gaming disorder” as a diagnosable health condition.

China’s latest move may frustrate the country’s large online companies. Earlier this month, Tencent announced that it would restrict children under 12 from making in-app purchases in its games. South China Morning Post. It also sets a time limit for people under the age of 18 to broadcast its flagship title “Glory of the King”.

Some people may argue that the responsibility for restricting children from playing online games lies with the parents. But what do you think? What do you think about restricting minors’ access to online games? Please be sure to vote in our poll above and let you know your thoughts below.

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