Restaurants in ‘Gaokao factory’ town ordered to close early to prevent students drinking to excess
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Pub Date:2020-07-03 08:17 Source:Global Times |
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The government of Maotanchang in East China's Anhui Province, dubbed China's largest 'Gaokao
factory' due to its ability to get students prepared for the national
entrance exam, has required restaurants to close by 10:30 pm during the
exam period, fearing that "liberated high school graduates" may indulge
in over-drinking.
Restaurants and bars in Maotanchang, a
secluded town in Anhui, have received a notice from the urban
administration bureau asking them to close by 10:30 pm from Wednesday to
Sunday, as Anhui's Gaokao is scheduled to be held on July 7 and 8.
The
decision was made as authorities feared that after finishing their
studies, high school graduates may indulge in heavy and irresponsible
night drinking with their classmates.
The injunction drew a mixed
response from restaurant owners, with some saying that most of their
business was done after 10:30 pm, while others supported the decision,
saying that creating a safe environment for graduates was of vital
importance.
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