China Scene:East

Doll-punching room proves a big hit with school students

An anger-release chamber has been set up in a middle school in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, for students to release pressure by hitting rubber dolls.

The chamber, which can only take two students at one time, has become the most popular place at the school. Although damage to school facilities has been greatly reduced since the chamber was established, parents and many psychologists doubt whether it will reduce violence in the long term.