China’s cyberspace regulator drafts new rules to protect minors
The Hindu
Authorities in China have long worried about addiction to gaming and the internet among its young people.
Companies engaged in online gaming, livestreaming, audio and video in China should set up a "youth mode" to protect minors, according to draft regulations issued on Monday by the Cyberspace Administration of China.
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The major platforms should regularly conduct assessments on cyber protection for minors in order to provide a "clean" online environment for them, CAC said, adding that the platforms should also cap daily spending amount for minor users.
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China's major video streaming platforms Tencent Video and iQIYI, as well as ByteDance-owned short video platform Douyin have already launched a "youth mode" for minors.
Authorities in China have long worried about addiction to gaming and the internet among its young people.
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