Chinese state media calls for an end to 'chaos' in esports industry amid Beijing's tough stance on video games | South China Morning Post

People's Daily , the mouthpiece of China's ruling Communist Party, has called for an end to "chaos" in the country's esports industry, ahead of the 2022 Asian Games later this year which will include medal-qualifying esports events. The article said the question of whether "chaos in the esports industry can be effectively rectified has become a hot topic", adding that "players sometimes play fake games and manipulate games, while fans fight with each other". "If organisers choose to fool the audience by playing fake games in order to generate income through gambling, they will not only be suspected of breaking…