Sweaters in 30 C, are the kids OK?

SOME CHILDREN that appeared to be under the age of 10 were seen being photographed wearing heavy sweaters on the Bund in Shanghai recently, even though the outdoor temperature was 30 C. China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments:

According to local media reports, the children were modeling the sweaters for a local clothing company.

It should be noted that it is legal in Shanghai for companies to hire children for certain occupations that do not require any heavy labor. However, that does not give the green light to companies to excessively exploit the children and ignore their rights and interests. Anybody with basic common sense knows that it is dangerous for a person to overheat.