Apr 16, 2022 05:19 PM

TECH

China Bans Online Platforms From Livestreaming Unapproved Games

By Guan Cong and Ding Yi

The Chinese government has further tightened its grip over video game livestreaming with new rules for platforms providing such content designed to curb teenage addiction to online gaming. Photo: VCG

The Chinese government has further tightened its grip over video game livestreaming with new rules for platforms providing such content designed to curb teenage addiction to online gaming. Photo: VCG

The Chinese government has further tightened its grip over video game livestreaming with new rules for platforms providing such content designed to curb teenage addiction to online gaming.

Online platforms that offer films and TV dramas, variety shows, livestreaming arenas or short video services are prohibited from livestreaming video games that are not approved by related authorities, the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), China’s top broadcasting regulator, said in a Friday announcement.

You've accessed an article available only to subscribers

Subscribe today for just $.99.

VIEW OPTIONS

Share this article

Open WeChat and scan the QR code

GALLERY

: Gallery: Asia New Vision Forum Kicks Off in Singapore

NEWSLETTERS

Get our CX Daily, weekly Must-Read and China Green Bulletin newsletters delivered free to your inbox, bringing you China's top headlines.

We ‘ve added you to our subscriber list.

Manage subscription

PODCAST

Caixin Deep Dive: Former Securities Regulator Yi Huiman’s Corruption Probe

00:00

00:00/00:00

MOST POPULAR

1: Cover Story: Why Modi Won’t Play Cowboys and Indians With Trump, Opting Instead for Strategic Autonomy

2: Chinese Ex-Employee of U.S. Hedge Fund Two Sigma Faces Fraud Charges

3: Intel Names New China Chief Amid Business Transition and Market Shifts

4: China Doubles Down on Policy Drive to Boost Service Spending

5: Analysis: Youth Unemployment Surge Exposes Cracks in China’s Economic Transition

SPONSORED

OR