Shrimp scandal shows need for stricter supervision

SEVERAL TOURISTS who visited Qingdao, Shandong province, during the National Day holiday were charged 38 yuan ($6) a shrimp at a seafood stall. Such attempts to fleece tourists has stirred up heated discussion on the Internet. Comments:

Previously, it was Hainan province that was in the spotlight when local shops and restaurants were reported to have overcharged tourists. The problem of overcharging tourists in essence results from malpractice in business operations and loose market supervision. Therefore, the relevant departments should launch an investigation and punish any overcharging offenders according to the pricing, not only to ensure justice for consumers, but also to maintain the city's image as an attractive tourism destination.

Caijing.com.cn, Oct 7