Elderly Chinese draw flak for gathering in fast-food restaurants for free air conditioning

SCMP | Aug. 7, 2025, 5:30 a.m. | Original
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Elderly Chinese gathering in fast-food restaurants in places such as Shanghai and Shandong have been criticised online for not ordering anything while occupying seats. Photo: SCMP Composite

Elderly Chinese gathering in fast-food restaurants in places such as Shanghai and Shandong have been criticised online for not ordering anything while occupying seats.

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