Archive · 26 Dec 2025
China Mall Uses Transparent Glass to Catch Smokers
Two shopping malls in China have put in special glass doors in their men's toilets.
Normally, the glass is foggy, but if someone smokes, the glass turns clear.
This is to stop people from smoking inside, as it's not allowed.
The malls have put up a sign to warn people.
Some people think this is a good idea, but others worry it might not be private enough.
The idea has gotten a lot of attention online.
Two shopping malls in Shenzhen, China, installed foggy glass toilet doors that turn transparent when smoke is detected.
The system is used to enforce no-smoking regulations in indoor public places.
A notice on the doors warns people that the glass will turn transparent if they smoke.
The idea has sparked widespread reactions and concerns about personal privacy.
Shenzhen has strict rules against smoking in indoor public areas.
- Who
- Shuibei International Centre and Shuibei Jinzuo Building management
- What
- Installed transparent glass toilet doors to deter smoking
- When
- System introduced, trending online from December 16
- Where
- Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China
- Why
- To enforce no-smoking regulations and discourage smoking in public toilets
- Location
- Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China
- Malls
- Shuibei International Centre and Shuibei Jinzuo Building
- System
- Foggy glass that turns transparent when smoke is detected
- Regulations
- Strict no-smoking rules in indoor public places
- Notice
- Warning about transparent glass if smoking occurs