Illegal streams and a merch bonanza: the ‘Squid Game’ craze has arrived in China

Illegal streams and a merch bonanza: the ‘Squid Game’ craze has arrived in China

Although it is not available in China, Netflix's global sensation Squid Game has already amassed a massive fan base in the country, with fans circumventing strict internet controls to watch the show and purchasing merchandise such as its unique outfits. The dystopian South Korean thriller has become the most popular Netflix series launch ever, the streaming giant said on Tuesday, but it is unlikely to pass China's censors because…