In China, when temperatures rise, men often roll T-shirts up above their bellies to cool down -- a style which earned the nickname: the 'Beijing bikini.' But authorities in one city issued a notice ordering people to keep shirts on in public places
It's a style so ubiquitous that it's even earned a fond nickname: the"Beijing bikini."But in a city in China's eastern Shandong province, Beijing bikini lovers -- and those who forgo tops altogether -- have fallen out of favor with the local authorities.On Tuesday, authorities in Jinan -- a city of 8.7 million -- issued a notice ordering the public to keep their shirts on in public places. It came as temperatures rose to a sweltering 36C this week.
" Public bickering, jumping queues, littering, and"uncivilized dog walking" are also being targeted under the notice, which is aimed at enhancing the image of the city.But on social media, many people thought the regulations were overkill."Being shirtless cuts more carbon emissions than turning on AC," one commenter said, while another added"Let the old people be free."Residents outside as temperatures soar in Shanghai, August 4, 2005.
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