The Chinese Gaming Time Limit meme stems from the 2021 regulations introduced by the National Press and Publication Administration in China, which restricted minors under 18 to only three hours of online gaming per week. This policy mandated that gaming companies only allow play from 8 PM to 9 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The internet responded with a wave of memes highlighting the sudden disconnects, the frustration of young players, and the absurdity of such a strict digital curfew. Usually featuring 'system notification' screenshots or panicked reactions, the meme serves as a commentary on government overreach and the universal struggle of gamers facing tight time constraints.