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China to ban kids on phones for longer than two hours

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2 years ago

August 3, 2023

Chinese regulators have proposed new rules that would limit smartphone usage for individuals under the age of 18 to a maximum of two hours per day.

The proposed rules also include a “minor mode” that would prevent users under 18 from accessing the internet on their mobile devices from 10 pm to 6 am.

Under the proposed regulations, users aged 16 to 18 would be allowed two hours of smartphone usage per day, children aged eight to 16 would be given one hour, and children under eight would be limited to eight minutes.

The move comes as authorities in China express growing concerns about myopia rates and internet addiction among young people. The proposed rules could have implications for companies that run major mobile apps in China, such as TikTok’s owner, ByteDance.

Time limits

Providers would be required to set time limits under the proposed reforms but could allow parents to opt-out of these restrictions for their children.

If implemented, these new regulations could pose challenges for internet companies and may require significant efforts and costs to comply with the new requirements.

The draft guidelines are open to public feedback until September 2nd.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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2 days ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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2 days ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.