What's happened
China's internet regulator has proposed regulations to limit children's smartphone usage, with varying time limits based on age.
Why it matters
The proposed regulations aim to address concerns about internet addiction among children and the potential negative impact of excessive smartphone usage on their physical and mental development.
What the papers say
The New York Times and The Independent emphasize the proposed time limits for children's smartphone usage, while Metro and BBC News provide additional details about the restrictions and the potential impact on technology companies. The Guardian and AP News focus on the market reaction to the proposed regulations and the potential implications for Chinese technology firms.
How we got here
China has previously implemented measures to regulate children's online activity, including restrictions on video games and livestreaming, as part of efforts to address concerns about internet addiction among young people.
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China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.4 billion in 2019.
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The Cyberspace Administration of China, also known as the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, is the central Internet regulator, censor, oversight, and control agency for the People's Republic of China.
The CAC was founded in 2014.