Shanghai prepares for return of street vendors

Shanghai's urban management authority is soliciting public feedback on a set of guidelines on the management of stall businesses as the city prepares for the return of more vendors following its recent lifting of restrictions on street vending.

The city stipulated in its latest regulations on the management of urban appearance, which became effective on Dec 1, that stall businesses, which used to be banned in public areas, are allowed in designated open areas.

The guidelines, released by the Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance Administrative Bureau recently, are aimed at clarifying the management of such businesses, which entails the responsibilities of all stakeholders including the supervising body and the business operator.