Starting September 1, 2021, China will limit young gamers from playing online for not more than three hours a week.
While authorities have expressed concern over gaming impact on the society, young players took to social media to express outrage.
The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) said in a notice that children could play games between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Fridays and weekends. Also, under the new rule, gamers can play for an hour during public holidays.
Previously, gamers below 18 year-old are allowed to play 90 minutes a day.
Online video gamers will be required to connect to an "anti-addiction" system operated by the National Press and Publication Administration. Gamers are required to register using their real names and government-issued identification documents.
This current restrictions would give a major blow to the global gaming industry that caters to tens of millions of young players in the world's biggest gaming market.
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