Some college students supported the idea saying couples wanting to display their affections would no longer have to hide in a library or linger in classroom.
Others said dating is private and the school should stay out of it.
Some people thought the zones would encourage the administration to spy student behavior.
A psychologist who advises students from many colleges in Beijing, surnamed Shi, told the Global Times Wednesday that cuddle zones on campus are not practical and couples still have plenty of choices for their meet-ups.
"Facing with the fact that more students have become love birds, the school's administration should promote sex education in various ways and strengthen their moral education," said Shi, adding that self-discipline is better than imposing supervision.
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