Air China, Asia’s third largest airline, has found itself in the middle of a racism storm since its inflight magazine began advising tourists to avoid London’s ethnic minority neighborhoods.
A feature article on the British capital that appeared in the latest edition of Wings of China told its readers: “London is generally a safe place to travel, however precautions are needed when entering areas mainly populated by Indians, Pakistanis and black people.”
The piece, written both in English and Chinese, added: “We advise tourists not to go out alone at night, and females always to be accompanied by another person when travelling.”
Chinese journalist Haze Fan was travelling back to China when she first saw the article, which she described as “racist” and “rather insulting.” She tweeted a picture of it to London Mayor Sadiq Khan asking for his advice.
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