Which sector did Chinese news agencies describe as spiritual opium this week?

With state-run media and other government agencies describing video games as “spiritual opium”, the new restrictions appear set to deal both short- and long-term damage to the gaming industry in China, with those long-term impacts likely the most painful for professional esports.

How will China limit gaming?

Like many other parents, Li is happy with new government restrictions that limit children to just three hours weekly of online gaming time — an hour between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday most weeks. The technology restrictions reflect growing concern over gaming addiction among children.

What videogames did China ban?

One restriction that remains in full effect is on content. Beijing has strict censorship rules on all forms of media, and video games receive some of the strictest scrutiny. Among the things that have been banned in video games are crimson blood, ghosts, skeletons, and too much skin and cleavage.

How is China enforcing the video game ban?

After video game ban, Chinese kids turn to Douyin and livestreaming gamers. The Chinese government has restricted under 18s to only three hours of video games per week, and gaming companies are enforcing the rules. So instead of playing games, kids are watching other people play them.

Why is China banning games?

Gaming Crackdown Details Explained. China has been hellbent on combating video game addiction among children reportedly growing “addicted” to internet games. Beijing continues to restrict the time spent on windows by limiting them to just three-hour playtime per week.

Can you leave China as a citizen?

Chinese nationality can be relinquished by making a declaration of renunciation. It is also automatically revoked when persons from mainland China who reside abroad voluntarily acquire a foreign nationality.

Can kids play video games in China?

Kids and teens under 18 years old in China will only be allowed up to three hours per week to play online video games, according to new rules published Monday by China’s National Press and Publication Administration. Under 2019 rules, people under 18 were allowed to play games for 1½ hours a day on most days.

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