Inner Mongolia

A hot pot restaurant in Inner Mongolia was fined ¥100,000 (approximately $13,700 USD) for operating a “dual menu” system, charging tourists higher prices than locals for the same dishes. The controversy began when a blogger exposed the practice at Mengyuan Niumen Flame Traditional Hot Pot. The Hailar District Market Supervision Administration investigated and issued the fine for misleading pricing tactics. Authorities are committed to a “zero tolerance” approach to such violations. The incident highlights a trend of unfair pricing targeting tourists.

A man in Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia, has been arrested for indecent assault against a female lawyer in a taxi. The victim, Ms. Cheng, had previously provided pro bono legal advice to the perpetrator, Man Moumou, regarding unpaid wages. During the taxi ride, Man Moumou took advantage of her sleeping state. Ms. Cheng alerted the taxi driver, who drove directly to the police station. Man Moumou, 48, is now in administrative detention.