Kidnapping and Detainment of Duck

• Event: Teenager called Duck taken by two men claiming to be police
• Background: Duck had fought with parents over university and career choices; Duck prefers drumming over studying
• Situation: Men took Duck in an unmarked car to a compound claiming to help with an investigation
• Reality: Men revealed they were taking him to a behavioral correction school

China's Internet Cafes & Addiction Concerns

• Early 2000s Internet Cafes (Wanga):
  • Popular among teenagers
  • Environments: dark, filled with cigarette smoke and noise
  • Seen as a haven for many youths
• Parental Concerns:
  • Teens spending more time online
  • Impact: Neglect of studies, sports, and social lives
• Government Reaction:
  • 2005: Claim internet addiction causes 90% of juvenile crimes
  • 2006: Declares internet addiction as a major public health threat

Government's Response

• Measures Taken:
  • Bans on internet cafes for teens
  • Implemented controls to limit gaming time
• Official Recognition:
  • 2008: Internet addiction (Wang Yin) classified as a clinical disorder
  • Symptoms: overuse, poor grades, social issues etc.

Rise of Internet Addiction Boot Camps

• Documentary & Propaganda: -​