Chinese swimmers wear nothing but smiles
(China Daily)
Updated: 2005-07-27 06:03

"How can they do such disgraceful things in public?" she said. "If they want to be naked, they can go home and do anything they want. But this is a public place."

Ai Lijuan, a lecturer at Dalian University of Technology, agreed. She acknowledged that some European countries allow nude swimming but argued that China's traditional customs and ethical code dictate a totally different situation.

"They display their bodies for their own convenience but disregarding the public interest," Ai said. "The direct impact is, this will drive away female visitors from public swimming venues."

But Ma Jun, a staff worker in Shenyang's Hunnan Development Zone, takes the swimmers' side.

"This is the relaxation they choose, and they do no harm to others," Ma said. "I will not join them, but I can accept such behaviour."

Xu Yuanfeng, an expert at a local legal affairs agency, said there is no law in China banning nude swimming or nude beaches.

Furthermore, he said, any activity that respects the social ethical code and does not harm the public interest can be accepted.

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