Recently, a netizen posted that "all the shops under People's Square are closed", and distributed a photo of all the shops closed, which sparked a lot of discussion. However, a visit to the site revealed that this was not the case. Although some areas have been temporarily closed due to business adjustments, others are still operating normally and have a good flow of customers.
The poster described a deserted walkway at noon on a weekday and included a photo of shops on both sides of the underpass closed and devoid of pedestrians. A screenshot of Weibo "Big V" was forwarded, and the comment was "too bleak".
During the on-site visit, it was found that the location of the photo was taken in the "Hong Kong Famous Shop Street" under People's Square, which was put into use in 1995 and has a history of nearly 30 years. In April last year, due to the expiration of the contract and the upgrading of the business format, Hong Kong's famous shop street was temporarily closed. However, the management said that it will carry out commercial linkage with Dimei Shopping Center, implement differentiated business layout, and create a new underground commercial landmark in downtown Shanghai.
Regarding the feedback on the related post, some netizens pointed out that it exaggerated the facts: "Fake, Hong Kong's famous shop street was ready to be renovated and adjusted when the lease expired in the middle of last year. ”
During the on-site visit, the reporter found that the collective closure of shops in Hong Kong's famous shop street is indeed true, but it does not mean that "the shops under the People's Square are all finished". The adjustment of shopping malls and shopping streets is a normal business behavior, and the adjustment and upgrading is to better serve consumers. The business of some stores is still good, and it is expected to usher in new development after the adjustment.
Therefore, in response to some posts that exaggerate facts, you should maintain a rational attitude, not be misled, and avoid blindly spreading false information. As consumers, we need to look at business adjustments rationally and support businesses to make adjustments and improvements to meet market demand.