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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2021 · 14 MIN

China vs. Video Games

from What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future

Recently, China restricted video game playing to just three hours a week for its young people: 8pm to 9pm, Friday through Sunday.And that’s not the only change. Over the last few months, private tutors, diehard celebrity fans, and tech giants have all faced fresh restrictions from Beijing. What’s behind this new wave of crackdowns?Guest: Brenda Goh, technology correspondent for ReutersHost: Lizzie O’Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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