China has temporarily suspended approval for all new online games in a bid to curb a gaming addiction among young people, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday citing people with knowledge of the matter.
A man plays online game on a computer at an internet cafe in Beijing, China August 31, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo
Sept 9 - China has temporarily suspended approval for all new online games in a bid to curb a gaming addiction among young people, the South China Morning PostThe decision was revealed at a meeting between Chinese authorities and industry giants Tencent Holdings Ltd
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