Chinese government implements gaming curfew for minors
Only 90 minutes of video game time allowed from Mondays to Fridays.
Chinese authorities are regulating video game playing time for minor-aged gamers, the National Press and Publication Administration (Xinhua News Agency) hasannounced.
The following rules apply to Chinese nationals aged 18 years old and below:
The restrictions were made in response to alarming trends in bad eyesight and poor academic performance among the youth.
Also being implemented is acap for online purchases. Players are now only allowed to spend US$28 to US$57 per month, depending on their age.
This is not the first time that Chinese authorities are declaring hard rules against gaming.
Previously, the Chinese government also implemented a stringent video game license approval process for game developers, restricting graphic content such as blood and corpses. These measures also prohibit the inclusion of gambling elements in games.
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