Chinese children will only be allowed to play video games for one hour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in fresh curbs set to hit gaming providers such as NetEase and Tencent.
The latest rules published in Chinese state media on Monday come amid a wide regulatory shake up of the country’s technology industry that has wiped tens of billions off the market value of its biggest players.
Under the regulations, online gaming companies can only allow children to play between 8pm and 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Gaming companies are required to enforce the rule by using real name registration systems and login requirements.