Hong Kong's McSleepers
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A man sleeps at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hong Kong, China
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Men sleep at 24-hour McDonald's in Hong Kong, China
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Men sleep at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hong Kong, China
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A woman packs her belongings at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hong Kong, China
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A man sleeps at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hong Kong, China
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A man sleeps at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hong Kong, China
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A man sleeps at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hong Kong, China
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Birds fly past a sign of 24-hour McDonald's restaurant at sunrise in Hong Kong, China
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A man walks past at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hong Kong, China
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An alarm clock is seen on a table as a man sleeps on a pillow at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hong Kong
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Men sleep at 24-hour McDonald's in Hong Kong, China
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A man sleeps at 24-hour McDonald's in Hong Kong, China
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Men sleep at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant as people read newspapers behind them in Hong Kong
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A man sleeps at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant, while a couple have breakfast in front of him, in Hong Kong, China
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Men sleep at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hong Kong, China
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A large number of homeless people sleeping on the street has long been been a problem in Hong Kong due to high rent and soaring property costs. In recent years, the opening of McDonald's 24-hour fast food restaurants all over the city have become popular alternatives for homeless people known as McRefugees or McSleepers to spend the night in a safer and more comfortable way than on the street. McDonald's Hong Kong said in a statement that it is accommodating to people staying long in the restaurant for their own respective reasons, while striking a good balance to ensure that customers enjoy their dining experience.