Rumors debunked: A large number of businesses in Shantou closed down to avoid inspection
Recently, many netizens posted videos on social platforms saying that a large number of shops in Shantou, Guangdong, were closed down, and some netizens couldn’t even buy food, which aroused concern.
Regarding this matter, on November 25, a journalist interviewed the Shantou Emergency Management Bureau. The staff said that the inspection mainly involved fire protection and emergency response. During the inspection, the shops were operating normally, and there was no large-scale closure.