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Chinese Teen Dies as a Result of Internet Addiction Camp

posted by martyb on Tuesday August 15 2017, @06:05AM   Printer-friendly
from the Game-Over dept.

takyon writes:

A teenager died from multiple injuries just days after being dropped off at an Internet addiction treatment center:

A Chinese teenager has died days after he was sent to an internet addiction treatment centre, reigniting criticism of these controversial institutions. The 18-year-old had allegedly sustained multiple injuries, and the centre's director and staff members have been held by police, according to reports.

The incident took place earlier this month in eastern Anhui province. China has seen a proliferation in so-called "boot camps" aimed at treating internet and gaming addictions. Some are known for their military-style discipline and have been criticised for overly harsh practices.

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  • (Score: 2) by LoRdTAW on Tuesday August 15 2017, @01:05PM (1 child)

    by LoRdTAW (3755) on Tuesday August 15 2017, @01:05PM (#554239) Journal

    I don't get why someone would make the comment that camps could be indoors or outdoors except to derail the point of the topic.

    Not my intention. I misunderstood your original post. Nothing more.

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  • (Score: 2) by Rivenaleem on Tuesday August 15 2017, @01:07PM

    by Rivenaleem (3400) on Tuesday August 15 2017, @01:07PM (#554240)

    Glad we cleared that up then. FWWWIENDS???