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China boycotts Japan hotel chain APA over Nanjing Massacre denials

Column: industry Tag: Japan hotel chain,APA,Nanjing Massacre denial Published: 2017-02-09 21:05 Source: Author:

China has ordered tour agencies and online travel bookers to boycott a Japanese hotel chain after it placed books in guest rooms denying the Nanjing Massacre took place. A spokesman for the China National Tourism Administration said the actions of hotel chain APA Group were "an open provocation to Chinese tourists."

"We demand that all operators with international tours and online platforms completely stop all cooperation with this hotel," Zhang said.

He also urged Chinese tourists already in Japan to boycott the chain as well.

"The cancellation from the Chinese customers apparently happening, but as we have reservations for other customers. There is no big impact for us," APA said.

After two Chinese tourists wrote about finding the book in their hotel room earlier this month, the issue blew up on Chinese social media, with many demanding for an apology from the chain and calling for a boycott.

Chinese tourists have been a huge boon to Japan's economy in recent years. In 2016, they became the biggest spenders of all foreign visitors to the country, spending over $13 billion, according to state media.

"A small group of Japanese individuals are desperate to erase the historical crime," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said. "The more eager they are to do so, the more likely it will evoke people's memory of the past. These regressive behaviors have already triggered strong indignation of the Chinese people."

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