China child advocates sue Tencent over hit 'Honor of Kings' game


Chinese child advocacy group sues Tencent over its video game Honor of Kings, which the group says is vulgar and addictive for children. — Tencent

Tech giant Tencent is facing a lawsuit over its hit "Honor of Kings" game, which a Chinese advocacy group alleged is vulgar and addictive for children.

Hugely popular in China, the game has been in the crosshairs for several years of parents and the state media over concerns of gaming addiction.

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