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

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.

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