Chinese government prevents children from tipping streamers, or streaming themselves Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Chinese government prevents children from tipping streamers, or streaming themselves Part of wider crackdown on livestreaming "chaos". News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 9 May 2022 20 comments The Chinese government has stepped up its rules around live streaming platforms to prevent children from tipping streamers, or streaming themselves without guardian consent. As reported by Reuters, the change comes as part of a crackdown on the booming games sector. The National Radio and Television Administration said in a statement that livestreaming platforms need to step up controls for underage users (under 18). In addition, platforms will need to strengthen the management of peak hours for streaming shows, and shows will need to be turned off at 10pm local time for users under the "youth mode" parental control function. The platforms affected are China's most popular livestreaming sites: Douyin (the Chinese equivalent of TikTok), Bilibili, and the Tencent-backed Huya and Douyu. Last month, China launched a special campaign to clean up "chaos" in online livestreaming and short video businesses, as part of a crackdown on teenage gaming addiction. It follows changes made last year preventing children from playing games for longer than an hour per typical day. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store