4. Gamers Go to Rehab
The Communist government of China has banned Facebook and Twitter. They also banned video game consoles like X-BOX; a ban that was just lifted in July 2015. The reason for the ban was a serious wave of what China considered videogame and internet addicts. Boot camps were established to wean the addict off the technology with some tough love. The camps resemble a cross between the military and prison, with individuals dressed in camo uniforms and taking orders, and then sleeping in a cell behind bars. But addiction is hard to break. Even with the social media restrictions in place, Facebook has over 95 million Chinese users. Other popular sites blocked in mainland China include Instagram, The New York Times, YouTube and Google.
3. Counterfeiting Kings
“I ask, cause I’m not sure. Do anybody make real sh!+ anymore?” – Kanye West.
Maybe Yeezus wrote that one after a trip to China– the country that makes everything, including the stuff they’re not supposed to. Chinese government has tried to decrease the counterfeiting. In 2011 they shut down 13,000 factories and arrested over 3,000 people. 67% of counterfeit goods are made in China and they won’t give up easy, it’s a $250 billion a year business. And it’s all fun and games until 2009, when 81 Americans died from counterfeit blood thinner medication. A fake Gucci purse, go ahead, but make sure your baby rattle isn’t painted with lead.
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