Shanghai cracks down on Halloween costumes

Shanghai authorities crack down on Halloween costumes on Julu road amid fears of political messages, rounding up people in costume to remove makeup and downplay outfits, following last year’s mass gathering. Despite the crackdown, young people still gathered on Julu road, with costumes rare and some individuals taken to an administrative building, with police officers declining to answer questions. Authorities stated that festival activities must not affect public order, with alternative gatherings rumored but not materializing.

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