China Strictly Bans Live Streaming Of Unlicensed Video Games
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JAKARTA - The Chinese government has limited the consumption of game media in its country. Only players who have a valid license can live stream the game. China has also restricted unlicensed overseas live streaming of Esports.

According to a recent Reuters report, the Department of National Radio and Television issued these new restrictions as part of the many measures the government is taking to limit all game content consumed in the country.

"For a period of time, problems such as chaotic online live streaming and youth addiction to games have caused widespread concern in society and effective steps need to be taken immediately," the regulator said in a notice on its website.

In the website notice, the Chinese government strictly prohibits the distribution of illegal games on online audio-visual platforms such as online movies and television dramas, online variety shows, online live broadcasts, and short videos.

“Strengthening the code of conduct for emcees. All platforms must guide streamers and users to interact in a civilized way, express rationally, and consume rationally, in order to jointly maintain a civilized and healthy online audio-visual ecological environment," the notice continued.

It is strictly forbidden to use live broadcasts to make sound performances, for people who have violated the law, violated laws and regulations, or violated public order.

The government has also imposed certain restrictions on the consumption of video games by minors. And also strictly enforce the secret filing system. Where, the launch, broadcast, and layout of the game's live program must be submitted to the radio and television administration department in accordance with the relevant live programming requirements.


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