An inflight magazine on the state run Air China has provoked anger amongst Indian, Pakistani and black residents in London.
The advice cautioned readers that care should be taken when venturing into Indian, Pakistani and Black areas in London.
“London is generally a safe city, but precautions are needed entering areas mainly populated by Indians, Pakistani and black people. We advise tourists not to go out alone at night and females always to be accompanied by another person when travelling,” text reads.
The Air China advice was spotted by Chinese journalist, Haze Fan.
My story on my own experience reading Air China tips on safety in #London @MayorofLondon @markboleat https://t.co/CeXcROfabc
— Haze Fan (@journohaze) September 7, 2016
British Members of Parliament have demanded an apology from the Chinese state airline Air China and asked the airline to remove the sentence from the in-flight magazine.
Former Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor has also criticized Air China’s racist advice.
Chinese racism pops up in @airchina advice to travellers to UK to stay away from Indian/Pak/black neighbourhoods: https://t.co/T56cxLMezw
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 8, 2016
Racism is not a new phenomenon and is prevalent in many parts of China. Earlier in May this year, a racist advertisement by the Chinese detergent company caused outrage by depicting that black could be washed white by their brand of washing powder.
