Core Points - The Hailar District Market Supervision Administration issued a notice regarding the administrative penalty against the Mongolian Yuan Beef Hot Pot restaurant for illegal business practices [1] - The restaurant was found to have engaged in deceptive pricing practices, including "short weight" and "dual pricing" for local and non-local customers [4][7] - The restaurant was fined 100,000 yuan and has paid the penalty, with ongoing efforts to enhance market supervision and consumer protection [1][7] Summary by Sections Incident Overview - On August 1, 2025, a short video revealed that the restaurant was using "dual pricing," charging local customers 198 yuan for a dish while charging non-local customers 298 yuan, a price difference of 100 yuan [4] - The restaurant also misrepresented the weight of lamb, claiming 1600 grams but serving only 1174.5 grams and 1204 grams in two instances, highlighting significant short weight issues [4] Regulatory Response - Following the public outcry, the Hailar District Market Supervision Administration initiated an investigation on August 2, 2025, and confirmed the violations by August 4 [7] - The restaurant was penalized under the Price Law of the People's Republic of China for misleading consumers through false pricing tactics [1][7] Future Actions - The Hailar District Market Supervision Administration plans to continue rigorous market oversight, maintaining a "zero tolerance" policy towards various illegal activities, including pricing and food safety violations [1] - The administration encourages public reporting of market regulation issues to foster a safe and transparent consumer environment [1]