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China's new rules allow kids on video games just 3 hours a week – but gaming addiction isn't about time, it's about attitude

  • Written by: Joanne Orlando, Researcher: Children and Technology, Western Sydney University
A man plays a video game.

People in China under the age of 18 will only be allowed to play video games between 8pm and 9pm on Fridays, weekends and on public holidays, under new rules introduced this week. China’s state media service says the rules aim to curb gaming addiction.

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