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On April 24, at the front desk of a hotel in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, a high-profile incident occurred. On this day, a man got into a verbal altercation with several Japanese tourists. The incident arose from the accusation that a Japanese tourist had cut the queue at a hotel check-in and appeared to have been supported by a tour guide who claimed that "Japanese people come first". The act provoked displeasure from the Chinese man, who questioned the guide's approach on the spot, sparking a verbal altercation between the two sides.
According to the live video, a group of Japanese tourists can be seen checking in, while other guests wait patiently and keep a certain distance. When the altercation broke out, the hotel staff quickly intervened to try to calm the situation. The man expressed his displeasure to the tour guide, while also asking the Japanese tourists about their intentions. Although there was a language barrier between the two sides, the argument did not escalate into a physical confrontation, and the people around them were trying to persuade them not to make the situation worse.
One of the female Japanese tourists in the incident was agitated, even when she was dissuaded by her peers. After this scene was captured by netizens, it sparked a heated discussion on the Internet. Many expressed dissatisfaction with the queue cuts and questioned why special treatment was given to foreigners on their own soil.
On social media, netizens have said that anyone who comes to travel is welcome and should abide by the local rules and regulations, and oppose any form of privilege. Despite the complex historical background of China and Japan, most people still strive to be fair and unbiased in their treatment of Japanese people. However, the memory of history is also a reminder that any attempt to impose privilege again in our homes cannot be tolerated.
The tour guide's claim at the scene that "the Japanese come first" sparked dissatisfaction and questioning from a Chinese man, and a verbal altercation ensued.
When the altercation occurred, a group of Japanese tourists were checking in at the front desk, while other guests waited on the sidelines, keeping an appropriate distance. Subsequently, the hotel staff intervened to try to calm the argument between the two parties. Despite the language barrier between the two sides, the dispute did not escalate into a physical altercation, but was controlled by the persuasion of those around them.
The hotel's response to the incident was relatively official, saying that it was just an ordinary conflict between guests, and that the hotel, as a service provider, aims to provide quality service to all customers. After the argument ended, both sides returned to their respective rooms.
However, the incident sparked widespread discussion online. Many netizens expressed their views through social media, and they generally believe that people of all nationalities should abide by public order and social rules and oppose any form of privileged behavior. In particular, some netizens suggested that even if the hotel belongs to the international brand "InterContinental Hotel", it should abide by local rules.
Some netizens also revealed that this hotel has a high occupancy rate of Japanese tourists, speculating that this may be some kind of priority arrangement for the hotel and tour guides in terms of service. This has led to further questions and discussions, with some netizens suggesting that the hotel's business style and management model should be investigated in depth, as well as whether there are any violations of fairness and justice.
In addition, some netizens mentioned that we did not receive similar priority treatment in similar situations abroad. Some netizens even recalled that in the past, there were cases of businesses in Japan refusing to receive Chinese people, which also sparked further discussions about the behavior and quality of Japanese citizens.
The same thing doesn't happen all the time.
At the end of April last year, in a telecommunications business hall in Shenzhen, there was an incident in which Japanese cut in line. On that day, there were more than 10 customers waiting for business in the business hall, and they all followed the rules of queuing up for numbers. However, a Japanese man did not take the number, and went directly to the front desk and sat down to start handling business. This behavior clearly violated the basic principle of fairness in queuing, but surprisingly, the staff of the business hall did not intervene to stop it.
The situation escalated further, and a security guard quickly intervened when a woman who was standing in line tried to film the unfair act with her phone. Instead of dealing with the queue cut, the security guard told the woman that "the air was bad," implied that she shouldn't cause trouble here, and threatened to confiscate her phone. Far from solving the problem, this practice shows undue favoritism towards foreigners and at the same time treats its own citizens unfairly.
The same scenario was reflected during last year's Christmas season. A woman dressed in a kimono arrives at a snack street in Guiyang, a traditional Japanese costume that stands out on the street and causes dissatisfaction. The eldest lady of a local juice stall publicly demanded that the woman take off her kimono and harshly denounced her as a "traitor", demonstrating the sensitivity and rejection of Japanese cultural symbols among ordinary people. Eventually, the woman took off her kimono amid the crowd's angry shouts and left the scene.
Although these two events are different, they both reflect the sensitive reactions of ordinary people to Japan's actions in the complex historical context of China and Japan. Whether it's cutting in line in public service or wearing a particular country's traditional clothing in public, it can trigger a strong social response. This response, rooted in deep historical memory and national sentiment, reflects the insistence of ordinary people on fairness and dignity.
Today, we emphasize justice and national dignity, educate citizens not to forget history, and cherish the sacrifices and efforts of our ancestors. The embodiment of this collective memory in daily life is not only a commemoration of the past, but also an expectation of the future, hoping that everyone on Chinese soil, regardless of nationality, can abide by the rules and respect of society.
In this context, historical memory occupies an important place, and every incident involving foreigners, especially Japanese, is likely to become the focus of public attention. It is precisely because of the traces of history that ordinary people will also have a strong reaction when faced with seemingly small injustices.
The special treatment of Japanese people and the unfair treatment of their own citizens by the security guards involved in the incident has sparked a wide range of discussions. It's not just about a simple queue cut, but it gets to the heart of fairness, justice and national pride. The public reaction to such events, while ostensibly a response to a single event, actually reflects deep historical scars and the quest for justice.
In addition, the reaction of ordinary people also shows the people's insistence on historical memory. In the case of kimonos, ordinary people on the streets were able to express their grievances and positions immediately, not only as an objection to one's dress, but also as a response to historical hurt. Through their actions, they expressed a message: even in today's deepening globalization, the memory of history is still a part of the emotions and behaviors of Chinese people.
For those foreigners who live and work on our land, it is very important to understand and respect such historical backgrounds and cultural sensitivities. This is not only to avoid conflict, but also to promote understanding and harmonious coexistence between different cultures.
Therefore, it is the duty of every foreigner on our land, regardless of nationality, to know and respect this. At the same time, for our own service industries and the public sector, just and equitable service standards are the principles they should uphold. This is not only to maintain public order in the storefront, but also to maintain a sense of social justice and ensure that everyone is treated equally and respectfully.
Safeguarding national dignity and historical memory is not only a reaction to resist injustice, but also a respect for history and a responsibility for the future. Every fair treatment is a commemoration of the past and a commitment to the future, ensuring that all people in this land can feel justice and respect.