News Chinese social media reactions support hotel's decision to deny Japanese guest

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A video of a Chinese hotel staff member denying accommodation to a Japanese guest went viral on social media. The incident, which occurred at a hotel in Tengchong, Yunnan Province, near the Myanmar border, has sparked significant online support, revealing deep-seated anti-Japanese sentiment in China. The video shows a Chinese woman arguing with a hotel employee after being denied accommodation due to her companion's Japanese nationality. The incident has been widely praised online, with many users commending the hotel staff for their "patriotic action." The hotel has even received numerous gifts and flowers supporting their decision.

On the other hand, there were also social media comments against the radical "anti-Japanese" remarks, such as, "It's fake 'patriotism' and completely meaningless," and, "Remembering history should not be about holding onto grudges." In China, there are cases of small and medium-sized lodging facilities, mainly in rural areas, refusing to accommodate foreign guests in general on the grounds that they "are not qualified to accept foreigners." On a major hotel booking website, the hotel in question also had a similar notice in the accommodation regulations section. However, these measures currently lack a legal basis and are inconsistent with the Chinese government's policy of focusing on attracting foreign investment and tourists. In July, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and other bodies issued a notice to local authorities and lodging businesses not to restrict or deny accommodation of foreigners in violation of laws and regulations.

Social media reactions over China hotel refusing guest highlight anti-Japan sentiment - The Mainichi

BEIJING (Mainichi) -- A viral video showing a hotel staffer in China allegedly refusing to accommodate a Japanese guest based on nationality has elici

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