A drunken man in Huanggang, Hubei kicked over computer desks at an internet cafe, damaging three monitors and keyboards. He paid ¥2,000 in compensation, converted entirely to service credit.

Social Context

Under the Public Security Administration Punishments Law, intentional property damage carries detention or fines. However, many cafes opt for mediation to avoid lengthy proceedings—reflecting China’s preference for ‘harmonious dispute resolution’ in small-claim commercial contexts.

Safety Tip

Internet cafe operators should install tamper-proof surveillance covering all workstations and maintain logbooks of equipment condition to strengthen evidence in vandalism cases.