China places timers above toilets at key tourist site

Digital displays indicating how long a cubicle has been occupied installed for the ‘safety’ of visitors

George Styllis
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A Chinese city has placed timers above toilets at a key tourist site to ensure the “safety” of its users.

Video posted by local media shows a row of cubicles, each with a timer outside the door. The digital display indicates when a cubicle is occupied and for how long.