In yet another unjust crackdown, China has decided to ban all video games that feature gay relationships or portrays male characters as ‘unmanly’.<o:p></o:p>

As per several reports, it has been revealed through a leaked memo that the Xi Jinping government is about to ban all video games that allow players to choose if they want to good or evil, have gay relationships of effeminate male characters.<o:p></o:p>

The Chinese government is slowly becoming synonymous to 'ban', and this order is only bound to solidify this notion.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prioritise-social-good-china-says-kids-can-only-play-video-games-for-1-hour-409989">'Prioritise social good': China says kids can only play video games for 1 hour</a></o:p>

Video games are no longer being treated as a source of entertainment in China. The Chinese government believes videos games are more of an art form that promote and teach moral values to children. The government wants to use these games to teach ‘correct’ values and give ‘accurate understanding’ of history and culture to young children.<o:p></o:p>

'We don't think games should give players this choice,' the memo said. 'This must be altered.'<o:p></o:p>

In addition to banning ‘gay relationships’ and ‘unmanly characters’, the government is also planning to out a ban on video games that try to alter the history of the Nazis, imperial Japan or involve the conquest of ‘barbarians’.<o:p></o:p>

As per the new rules mentioned in the leaked memo, video games should state ‘clear gender’ of all characters and plots cannot have vague or blurred moral boundaries.<o:p></o:p>

‘If regulators can't tell the character's gender immediately, the setting of the characters could be considered problematic and red flags raised,’ the memo reportedly reads.

<o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-xi-jinpings-thought-to-be-taught-at-chinese-schools-408386">WATCH |</a></o:p>

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Any game that would promote Japanese warlords will be classified as being jingoistic and glorifying 'militarism', and the ones who task players with killing ‘barbarians’ will be thought to be intentionally spreading ‘colonialism’.<o:p></o:p>

'Games can't distort facts or deliberately provoke controversy, and historical figures with established narratives must not be refashioned,' the memo reads.<o:p></o:p>

Interestingly, it has also been reported that no new domestically-made video games have been approved since July and no new international video games have been given the green light since June.<o:p></o:p>

A few weeks ago, the Chinese government has also limited the number of gaming hours that children are allowed. As per new regulations issued by the National Press and Publication Administration, all gaming lovers under the age of 18 will only be allowed to play for one hour now. The government has decided to reduce the gaming hours for Friday, weekends and holidays.<o:p></o:p>

In yet another unjust crackdown, China has decided to ban all video games that feature gay relationships or portrays male characters as ‘unmanly’. As per several reports, it has been revealed through a leaked memo that the Xi Jinping government is about to ban all video games that allow players to choose if they want to good or evil, have gay relationships of effeminate male characters.

In yet another unjust crackdown, China has decided to ban all video games that feature gay relationships or portrays male characters as ‘unmanly’. As per several reports, it has been revealed through a leaked memo that the Xi Jinping government is about to ban all video games that allow players to choose if they want to good or evil, have gay relationships of effeminate male characters. The Chinese government is slowly becoming synonymous to 'ban', and this order is only bound to solidify this notion. Also read | 'Prioritise social good': China says kids can only play video games for 1 hour Video games are no longer being treated as a source of entertainment in China. The Chinese government believes videos games are more of an art form that promote and teach moral values to children. The government wants to use these games to teach ‘correct’ values and give ‘accurate understanding’ of history and culture to young children. 'We don't think games should give players this choice,' the memo said. 'This must be altered.' In addition to banning ‘gay relationships’ and ‘unmanly characters’, the government is also planning to out a ban on video games that try to alter the history of the Nazis, imperial Japan or involve the conquest of ‘barbarians’. As per the new rules mentioned in the leaked memo, video games should state ‘clear gender’ of all characters and plots cannot have vague or blurred moral boundaries. ‘If regulators can't tell the character's gender immediately, the setting of the characters could be considered problematic and red flags raised,’ the memo reportedly reads. WATCH | Any game that would promote Japanese warlords will be classified as being jingoistic and glorifying 'militarism', and the ones who task players with killing ‘barbarians’ will be thought to be intentionally spreading ‘colonialism’. 'Games can't distort facts or deliberately provoke controversy, and historical figures with established narratives must not be refashioned,' the memo reads. Interestingly, it has also been reported that no new domestically-made video games have been approved since July and no new international video games have been given the green light since June. A few weeks ago, the Chinese government has also limited the number of gaming hours that children are allowed. As per new regulations issued by the National Press and Publication Administration, all gaming lovers under the age of 18 will only be allowed to play for one hour now. The government has decided to reduce the gaming hours for Friday, weekends and holidays.

'This has to be altered': China set to ban video games that show 'gay relationship', 'unmanly characters'

Centre must explain its stand on consensual sexual relations between same-sex adults, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, setting a July deadline for a response.

The court had heard petitions demanding the abolition of Section 377 – a colonial-era law that prohibits “carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal” – widely interpreted to refer to homosexual sex.

The court’s notice to the government “is a watershed in the whole fight against Section 377,” said petitioner Ashok Row Kavi, chairperson of Humsafar Trust, a charity that works with India’s LGBT community.

“The government will have to decide whether this colonial law should still stand relevant in a country that has its own constitution that protects fundamental rights of its citizens,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

The Supreme Court had in a surprise ruling in 2013 reinstated a ban on gay sex after a four-year period of decriminalisation, but it announced in January this year that it would reconsider the 2013 decision.

Those who submitted petitions to the court in the past couple months said they were living in constant fear of police due to their sexual orientations, and argued that the ban was unconstitutional.

Among the petitions, the judges considered on Tuesday was that of Arif Jafar, who was arrested under Section 377 in 2001 and was released after 49 days. His case is still pending.

Although the law banning homosexuality is rarely enforced in India, it is used to intimidate, harass, blackmail and extort money from gay people, activists say.

All forms of non-penile vaginal sex are also criminalised under Section 377. Gay sex is punishable by up to 10 years jail under the law.

There is no official data on the LGBT population in India, but the government estimates there are 2.5 million gay people, reflecting those who have declared their sexuality to the health ministry.

Campaigners say real numbers are far higher, as many conceal their identities fearing discrimination in a country where most marriages still take place within the boundaries of caste and religion.

The Supreme Court had in a surprise ruling in 2013 reinstated a ban on gay sex after a four-year period of decriminalisation, but it announced in January this year that it would reconsider the 2013 decision.

Centre must explain its stand on consensual sexual relations between same-sex adults, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, setting a July deadline for a response. The court had heard petitions demanding the abolition of Section 377 – a colonial-era law that prohibits “carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal” – widely interpreted to refer to homosexual sex. The court’s notice to the government “is a watershed in the whole fight against Section 377,” said petitioner Ashok Row Kavi, chairperson of Humsafar Trust, a charity that works with India’s LGBT community. “The government will have to decide whether this colonial law should still stand relevant in a country that has its own constitution that protects fundamental rights of its citizens,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. The Supreme Court had in a surprise ruling in 2013 reinstated a ban on gay sex after a four-year period of decriminalisation, but it announced in January this year that it would reconsider the 2013 decision. Those who submitted petitions to the court in the past couple months said they were living in constant fear of police due to their sexual orientations, and argued that the ban was unconstitutional. Among the petitions, the judges considered on Tuesday was that of Arif Jafar, who was arrested under Section 377 in 2001 and was released after 49 days. His case is still pending. Although the law banning homosexuality is rarely enforced in India, it is used to intimidate, harass, blackmail and extort money from gay people, activists say. All forms of non-penile vaginal sex are also criminalised under Section 377. Gay sex is punishable by up to 10 years jail under the law. There is no official data on the LGBT population in India, but the government estimates there are 2.5 million gay people, reflecting those who have declared their sexuality to the health ministry. Campaigners say real numbers are far higher, as many conceal their identities fearing discrimination in a country where most marriages still take place within the boundaries of caste and religion.

Explain stand on gay sex: Supreme Court issues notice to Central government

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