China state media urges stricter oversight of smart watches amid regulatory moves
By MLex Staff ( June 4, 2026, 08:12 GMT | Insight) -- China’s state media outlets have warned about the rapid commercialization of children’s smart watches, urging tighter oversight as devices stray from their core safety mandate for young users. Reports emerged around June 1 Children’s Day, when Xinhua News Agency sharply condemned the gadgets for deficient anti-addiction measures, lax content controls and aggressive consumer inducement strategies. In China, state media reports are often seen as a harbinger of upcoming regulatory action.China’s state media outlets have warned about the rapid commercialization of children’s smart watches, urging tighter oversight as devices stray from their core safety mandate for young users....
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