China vs. Video Games
Why is Beijing restricting young people’s gaming to three hours a week?
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Recently, China restricted video-game playing to just three hours a week for its young people: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Sunday.
And that’s not the only change. Over the last few months, private tutors, diehard celebrity fans, and tech giants have all faced fresh restrictions from Beijing. What’s behind this new wave of crackdowns?
Guest: Brenda Goh, technology correspondent for Reuters
