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A Chinese state media commentary has accused game companies of creating gaming addiction that harms children’s academic and personal development. Measures taken by authorities until now have hardly had any effect. The underlying cause is that profit-driven game platforms have eased restrictions and failed to identify minor users by face recognition when the authorities have relaxed their supervision.
Xiong Bingqi The central government recently introduced sweeping new rules to ease the educational burdens on school children. The document also requires that students be guided to rationally use electronic devices, limit time spent online and prevent internet addiction. A state media commentary Tuesday accused game companies of creating a “spiritual opium” of gaming addiction that harms children’s academic and personal development.The new rules
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