Right to try and protect elderly from overcharging

THE CHINA CONSUMERS Association issued a notice on Wednesday about protecting the rights of elderly customers in cases of purchasing healthcare products, booking trips and making private investments. Elderly tourists, the notice said, are encouraged to refuse any extra "age-related" charges imposed by travel agencies and report any possible overcharging to tourism authorities. West China Metropolis Daily commented on Thursday:

The CCA notice came just four days before the traditional Chongyang Festival, or Double Ninth Festival, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, when people show respect to the elderly.

It is right to stress the need for senior citizens to defend their legal interests and say no to promotional scams.