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The video games thing is neither here nor there. If those kids have other things to do, they won't miss the video games long. And that's just this transitional generation. Future generations who never had unlimited access won't miss them at all. I've seen photos of Chinese kids doing Hitler Youth-esque shit like mortar practice with soldiers. Alarming as fuck, but they do look like they're enjoying themselves.
What's more interesting are the recent stories popping up of China cracking down on tv and movies. Including rumors of cancelling stars like Jackie Chan and Jet Li (eh, it's probably time for both of them anyway), as well as banning depictions of gay or even just "effeminate" men. And supposedly even trying to pressure Hollywood into following suit. Are they trying to ingratiate themselves with Red State Americana? Of course, I have no idea if any of that is real or just clickbait bullshit.
What's more interesting are the recent stories popping up of China cracking down on tv and movies. Including rumors of cancelling stars like Jackie Chan and Jet Li (eh, it's probably time for both of them anyway), as well as banning depictions of gay or even just "effeminate" men. And supposedly even trying to pressure Hollywood into following suit. Are they trying to ingratiate themselves with Red State Americana? Of course, I have no idea if any of that is real or just clickbait bullshit.