Bans on dormitory bed curtains spark online debate

Bans on students using bed curtains imposed by some universities have sparked fierce debate online, with many students urging universities to not over-manage their personal lives.

The curtains, surrounding the bed and reaching up to the ceiling, are used by students to create a relatively private space in their shared dormitories.

However, several universities, including Xinjiang Medical University, Northwest Minzu University in Lanzhou, Gansu province, and Zhangjiakou University have banned the use of bed curtains, saying they are a potential fire hazard.