China appears to have reversed its stance on strict regulations aimed at curbing what regulators considered "excessive" gaming. The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) had initially proposed rules to limit the amount of money and time individuals spent on video games. However, as of Tuesday, the draft rules were no longer available on the NPPA website.
The government is under increasing pressure to take more decisive action against Beijing following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher who is accused of spying for China. Prominent Conservative MPs are advocating for China to be officially categorized as a threat, a stance that has garnered support from certain cabinet members as well.