Chinese Tourism - Annotated Bibliography Example

Annotated Bibliography Cripps, Karla. "Chinese tourism: The good, the bad, the backlash .com." CNN. CNN, 12 Apr. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. This 1990+ words article by Karla Cripps appears to contrast the thinking of the wealthy Chinese tourists against the value and etiquette system of the western countries. The article starts by creating a situation which portrays the Chinese as being the nation that has entered tourism recently. The west which has its own culture, values and law is the target of these Chinese tourists and although there is huge potential of earning for the west, there are various issues that arise when the Chinese tourists arrive at their destinations. The article clearly mentions the change in the behavior of Chinese that has manifested in recent times. From being the most poor nation of the world, China has emerged as the most rich nation of the world. This author points out the fact that this transformation has been so rapid that it remains impossible for the average Chinese to understand how his life conditions have changed and how he should respond and reflect this change in his life before others. Although money is dripping from the pockets of these Chinese, they fail to realize that every nation, culture and country has its own norms. The author’s use of phrases like “You toss some coins and Western people dance for you” is a clear reflection of the mentality that an average rich Chinese possesses; and this is how they expect the host nations to behave. A totally different perspective of the situation is also presented in the article. This perspective is presented in the form of an incident where a rich Chinese woman insists in smoking at a shop where smoking is not allowed. The owner of the shop is tempted to allow smoking when she promises to make a big purchase – of course profit-loving shop owner then allows her to do so. This is presented as an example of the behavior of the westerners in response to the money they love to earn. The author claims that people are ready to soften their values or rules in exchange for money. The same is true in various other cases where money appears to be changing the values or rules. Hence, to put the blame solely on Chinese is not the fair approach and the author asserts that such ‘softening’ of rules give a silent message to the tourists that ‘money can buy anything’. An interesting situation is depicted when the author writes that “Hong Kong Airlines has even taught its cabin crew kung fu”. This is the portrayal of the behavior that an outsider expects from the Chinese tourists. Although foreign nations are willing to welcome their Chinese guests, but such nations have to stay prepared for it, as they are likely to expect anything from Chinese tourists. Overall, the author has created a situation where it appears that although the westerners are willing to earn money from the Chinese tourists, they are not well-prepared to achieve their aim as there are many cases where a Chinese tourist is left dissatisfied due to the treatment they get from the foreign counterparts. K.M. "Chinese tourists: Mind your manners." The Economist. The Economist Newspaper Limited, 6 Nov. 2013. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. This 750+ words article takes into account the changes in Chinese legislation that have started to emerge as a response to the widespread criticism faced by the Chinese visitors worldwide. Of note is an extremely disturbing statement that was embossed on the wall of an Egyptian historical building by a Chinese young boy who wrote “Ding Jinhao was Here”. The act was widely criticized and received the attention of thousands of people worldwide on the internet. This is taken as a reflection of the behavior of the Chinese tourists worldwide and the article intentionally mentions this among the other disliked behaviors that are witnessed throughout the world. The article specifically highlights the reason behind the increasing number of Chinese tourists; rising incomes. It appears that the author is trying to make a point that although the incomes of the nation have increased, they knowledge regarding ethical behaviors is deficient. Citing incidents like eating the endangered species by the Chinese on foreign lands is clearly reflective of this intent of the writer. The author seems to assert that nations should work hard to get economically strong, but they should also invest in education as this is the only means of making a nation acceptable on international level. Being highly critical of the prevailing Chinese condition, the author also cites other examples like fake paper marriages to get free dinners, eating endangered clams, spitting, untidy bathroom habits, shouting and others. After setting the scene that relates to the habits of Chinese people, the author then shifts his attention to the recently developments that have taken shape. The article mentions the impact of worldwide criticism and then appreciates the behavior of the Chinese government who is worried about the international image of the Chinese. The response of the Chinese government came in the form of a legislation that relates to the tourism industry and the tourists. The law which is referred to as ‘Section 13’ emphasizes the need to respect the local customs, traditions and laws when Chinese are in foreign land for various purposes. In view of the author, this gesture of the Chinese government is a satisfactory move towards modifying the unwanted and unexpected behavior that average Chinese display during their ventures abroad. Lee, Annie. "Chinese tourists are more valued and respected by foreigners after 10 years?" ChinaHush. ChinaHush, 9 Apr. 2010. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. In this 1700 words long article, the author has managed to present a balanced scenario of the realities that pertain to the behavior of the Chinese people and the treatment they receive on international level. Although much has been written about the bad behavior of the Chinese people in other countries, this work contrasts by taking a position that appears neutral due to the fact that both negative and positive opinions are portrayed in a balanced manner. As opposed to the notion that is widely prevalent that Chinese people are not liked by other nations of the world, the article relates the behavior of other nations with the fiscal interest that they have in the tourists – no matter they belong to which country or nation of the world. The author has presented some facts and figures which clearly indicate that the average spending of a Chinese tourist is far greater than other tourists of the world. This contrast is provided by mentioning the spending of Japanese, western and Chinese tourists at different places around the world. The author aims to prove that it is the Chinese people who spend the most and for this reason the behavior of locals of other countries is rapidly changing. Since the Chinese were considered poor in the past, they were not respected, but now since they display a tendency to spend far beyond the expectations, they are warmly welcomed by foreign hosts. At the same time, the author seems well aware of the criticism that Chinese have endured in the past. He appears to take a defensive position in this regard, largely due to the fact that he accepts that Chinese behavior is different from other nations of the world and in many cases unacceptable. But his assertion is that the behavior of other nations towards Chinese is rapidly changing and this relates closely to the spending habits of the Chinese. He supports this fact by quoting Professor Liu Wei of Guangdong University whose words reflect the reality. His assertion that “The respect only stays on surface” makes the article even more interesting, largely due to the fact that the realization of bad behavior of Chinese lies deep within the Chinese personality till this day. Although this may appear to be a criticism, when judged in the light of context of this article, it appears to be a positive aspect of the Chinese thinking, since being aware of a shortfall is the first step towards improvement. Overall, the article is an extremely enriching work since two contrasting perspectives about the same issue are presented in a balanced manner; once appears to be a confession while the other appears to be the defense. Levin, Dan. "Wooing, and Also Resenting, Chinese Tourists - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. The New York Times, 16 Sept. 2013. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. China has the largest number of overseas tourists. According to United Nation World Tourism Organization, Chinese tourists surpass American and German tourists in spending money on tourism. The Chinese tourists are known to be notorious for their conduct in the foreign territories. Despite the fact that a number of laws exist on the Chinese mainland, they are not implemented in true spirit and it is for this reason that the vast majority of Chinese do not learn to obey the laws. They are widely reported for exhibiting poor conduct, they are considered as a nation of ill-mannered people, who not only spoil the environment of foreign tourist resorts, but they also demand some extra importance. Most of the Chinese tourists do not understand any language except the Chinese language. They can neither read English nor can they speak it. Communication barrier prevent these people from understanding the protocols of using a particular facility, they have problem in finding ways, travelling becomes very tough for them in foreign countries, where they do not know the language for communication. Further, the lack of knowledge regarding the foreign customs creates problems for these people; instead of following the common protocol they use their native habits. The ill-mannered and the absurd conduct of the Chinese tourists have won them nothing except embarrassment and bad name. So, it has become normal for the westerns to think negatively about the Chinese and expect them to behave in a manner that does not correspond to the local norms. Levin quotes an example of Parisian hotel whose owner has barred the entry of tourists with the Chinese origin. Host nations are becoming tired of the Chinese tourists, this is because they found them bizarre and hostile. Showing rude behaviour, breaking laws and demanding respect in return are the features of the Chinese tourists. No nation wants to cut down the yield of it tourism sector; however, the ill-mannerism exhibited by the Chinese is forcing these host nations to revise their policies regarding the Chinese tourists. Another issue is the dissimilarity of the customs between China and other countries. China is the powerhouse of human resource. The quality of life is improving the country, and this is due to the economic stability of the country, but the development in the economics sector has not proved in developing individual psyche and social customs. Further, the Chinese are charged for making assumptions regarding the laws practiced or implemented in the foreign countries. Li, Amy. "Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights." South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers, 3 Aug. 2013. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. Chinese tourists are considered as rude, since they are exploiting foreign space, and creating mess wherever they move. Amy Li has tried to offer a list of probable reasons to explain the behaviour of Chinese tourists. According to her majority of the people above the middle age group have very little knowledge they are not properly educated, and the lack of awareness regarding foreign rules and regulations make their conduct quiet unfriendly. This statement of the author can be judged if the recent history of China is kept in mind. The average Chinese was unable to earn enough to spend on tourism related activities. Even the basic necessities like education were impossible for the Chinese during the recent past. Moreover, due to the lack of schooling these people do not know how to communicate in languages apart from Chinese. These people show very little tolerance to foreign customs, and they impose their home grown beliefs onto others. Further, the author explains the reaction of different host countries regarding Chinese tourists. The article quotes the results from Hong Kong, and the results show that Chinese people are not at all welcome in their country. Though, the notorious behaviour of the Chinese tourists has been documented on many occasions; however, there several socio-cultural reasons that have fortified the rude image of Chinese tourists. Due to some ill-mannered Chinese, the civilized and the polite Chinese people have to face tough time. This is because people have the habit of generalizing their perception. The attitudes of the westerners has been quiet alien to the Asian tourists, they regard these Asians as under-civilised and narrow minded creatures. Instead of using a pragmatic approach about learning human behaviour and habits, these people stick to the pre-historic stereotyes. Sauer, Abe. "Why Do People Hate Chinese Tourists?" The Awl. THE AWL NETWORK, 12 Sept. 2013. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. This is a long article by Abe Sauer which takes into account the threat that is posed and felt by the westerners regarding ‘invasion’ of the Chinese people in the name of tourism. The author cites two incidents in the start of the article where animals of threatened species are nibbled by tourists at two different places in the world. This is presented as an example of the behavior that Chinese tourists manifest during the visits abroad. The author then shifts focus on the ever increasing number of tourists from China; the claim is that the negative aspects of the behavior of Chinese people and Chinese culture have only being to manifest and multiply after China allowed its citizen to travel abroad for the purpose of tourism. The central theme of this work revolves around the notion that although other nations have welcomed the Chinese nationals to their countries, they are far less prepared for what they are likely to encounter during the coming times. The Chinese customs, laws, cultures and education have not contributed towards bringing any improvement in the behaviors of Chinese nation. Therefore, the world is largely “unprepared” – a word used by the author to portray the extreme vulnerability of the world when judged in the light of actions that Chinese are likely to perform when on foreign lands. The writer then supports this notion by bringing before the reader a number of situations and incidents where the members of other nations appear helpless against the Chinese behavior that appears alien in such settings. Being extremely critical of the behavior of the Chinese women, he writes “Why is it women from other countries can enter and leave a toilet in such a way that you hardly know they are there, but with Chinese women the toilet takes on the atmosphere of a country market?” – this creates a feeling of disgust for the Chinese women; but then immediately the writer clarifies that he is not skeptical of the Chinese nation, but he definitely criticizes their behavior which is alien to the most modern civilized world. The article also mentions some works of other authors and specifically chooses ‘pigs’ as a representative word for the Chinese. Overall, the article is extremely critical of the Chinese tourists and clearly aligns with the views of those who are annoyed by the presence of Chinese in the western world. Servando, Kristine. "How North Korea is coping with uncouth tourists from China."South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers, 5 Aug. 2013. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. This article by Kristine Servando aims to compare the behavior of Chinese people with that of the Koreans. Although Chinese visitors very frequently visit the Korean land and Koreans are happy to see them because of their spending habit, there are a number of issues that arise due to these visits and largely due to the behavior of the Chinese visitors. The writer criticizes their lack of interest in the matter of national, historical or regional issues and claims that they are more interested in getting to the gift shops that surround historical places. Additionally, the behavior of the Chinese visitors with the locals is regarded as strange in this work. “Throwing sweets at North Korean children like they are feeding duck” is taken as reflective of the Chinese behavior. The author claims that Chinese people fail to regard the fact that others have feeling too, and they should respect the opinions and feelings of the nations they are visiting. A totally different perspective of the Korean behavior for the Chinese is presented when the author writes that “there are places long assessable to the Chinese that have only recently been opened to other tourists”. This point makes the reader wonder about the Korean perspective regarding Chinese nationals. The reader is convinced to believe that Koreans are extremely friendly towards the Chinese and for this reason the Chinese tourists should learn to adopt to the values and laws of their Korean friends. Interestingly, the author compares the financial condition of the two nations and asserts that against our expectation that Chinese are poor than their Korean counterparts, the fact is that Chinese appear richer when they spending habits are observed. The author regards the Chinese tourists as being contributory towards the relationship and economy of the Korean economy; yet there is a need to teach the Chinese to learn behaviors that are favored and acceptable to other nations of the world. Zhang, Lijia. "In time, Chinese tourists will learn to behave better abroad." South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers, 26 Sept. 2014. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. This is a 500+ word article that appeared in the South China Morning Post. The article starts with the most popular habit of the Chinese that is also mentioned in various other works that criticize these Chinese customs and habits. The discussion starts with the idea of spitting; spitting the farthest is a competition done by people of China, merely for amusement. The author contrasts the idea of spitting against the values of the west, where spitting is considered a shameful act, especially in the public places. The author then shifts the focus towards some other habits that are common among the Chinese people. Although they are mentioned briefly, but adding them together makes a list that clearly reflects the poor behavior of the Chinese nationals. The author appears to write in a defensive tone and mentions how the leaders of the Chinese nation, while on their visits to foreign lands advise the Chinese to adapt to the neat habits of the regions where they are residing; for them this is a matter of national image. Another prominent aspect of the article is the confessional tone of the author where she admits that she also used to be a spitting champion during her stay back in her country. But she has gradually learnt to live according to the standards of the western countries and surprisingly she has learnt to speak slowly, which in the China is referred to as “hum like a mosquito" Read More