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As the COVID crisis gone, more and more people resume their entertainment life. However, it is reported that some parents took their children to KTVs, this has sparked a public debate. JAVY’s DengXu Esq. has recently commented on this issue when interviewed by the Beijing Radio Station.

As Mr. Deng pointed out, it is illegal for KTV, bars and commercial dance clubs business owners to allow minors to enter such places. Pursuant to law, the business owners should place warning signs in conspicuous positions that minors are not allowed to enter, and visitors should show their ID card to prove their adulthood when necessary. This is also not a new regulation, as the 2006 Protection of Minors Act has expressly prohibited minors from entering the aforementioned places.

If these business owners allow minors in, they may receive order of rectification and warning from law enforcement, as well as a fine under RMB 50,000, but if they refuse to comply or the circumstances are serious, their business license may be revoked and the penalty would be as much as RMB 500,000.

Mr. Deng also suggested the parents should be aware of that places like KTV, bars and commercial dance clubs are not minor-friendly, so they should not bring their children there, even when their intention is good.

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