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Three hours a week: Play time’s over for China’s young video gamers

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https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/v...ideo-gamers-rcna1816

In 2021 China imposed restrictions on video game play for under 18’s, 1 hour of play Fri, Sat, and Sun between 8pm and 9pm. An intervention China said was required to “pull the plug on a growing addiction”, gaming once described as “spiritual opium”. Has this been helpful, should other countries adopt this strategy?

In China gaming companies are required to have Real-name verification systems in place, as well as face recognition systems when suspicious game play outside of the 1 hr is suspected (under 18’s using guardian logins to access more game time). Should other countries have stricter safety measures such as this?

China has increased frequency and intensity of inspections for online gaming companies to help ensure time limits and anti-addiction systems are in place

5/23/224:05 PM

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