A new challenge in China has emerged and the predatory nature of it resembles Squid Game, more than you might be comfortable with.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:34 The rules of the game
4:49 The psychology of the game
6:44 ty ExcelMandarin!
8:00 The consequences of the game
11:20 The profiteers of the game
12:28 The law vs the game
14:38 Conclusion
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References
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