Opening music for customers to listen to, how does a coffee shop have to pay copyright fees?

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    From July 1st, cafes, restaurants, hotels,... broadcasting music to serve customers must pay copyright fees. The collection level is calculated according to the base salary and the prescribed coefficient.

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