‘Privileged’ seats on market for people who pay as much as US$17,000 to buy baby cattle in unusual bid to boost the income of farmers
A controversial “get good seats by adopting calves” scheme put in place for a sell-out concert by one of China’s top entertainers has caused a stir on mainland social media.
Actor and singer Yi Yangqianxi’s concert sparked a nationwide ticket-buying frenzy.
But a public welfare project has captivated social media by offering tickets for privileged seats for people who pay 120,000 yuan (US$17,000) to adopt 12 calves.
Yi, 24, who is also known as Jackson Yee, is regarded as the most accomplished star in China born after the year 2000.
