Recently, it was reported that the "disappearance" of Chinese tourists has cost the world $130 billion, and all because of the West's constant promotion of the "China threat". This reverse shift, which has always been known for its strength, has caused huge controversy around the world.
According to Bloomberg, as China "reopens its borders" in 2023, Chinese travelers will turn more to Southeast Asia and the Middle East, as well as some otherwise popular foreign destinations such as the United States and France, as well as fewer times. The tourism industry around the world has suffered severe losses due to the loss of Chinese tourists, losing nearly $130 billion. This is definitely a huge economic loss for European and American countries.
The Bloomberg report sparked a strong reaction from the society, and many netizens expressed anger at the news in the West. Some have noted that Western countries that preach the "China threat" are now paying for the decline in Chinese tourist arrivals, and such a double standard is unimaginable. A Chinese netizen said that since the West has a lot of negative propaganda about China, it is understandable that Chinese do not travel abroad, and Westerners are also responsible for their actions and behavior.
The decline in the number of tourists in China is due to a number of factors, not the least of which is security. Chinese citizens do not have to think about their own personal safety when traveling in their home countries, but in some parts of Europe and the United States, they are often subjected to robberies and robberies. Secondly, China has a wealth of scenic spots, such as famous mountains and rivers, historical culture, natural landscapes, etc., while "places of interest" in Europe and the United States are rare, allowing tourists to have more diverse tours in different places.
At the same time, the development of Internet media has also had a certain impact on the travel mode of Chinese tourists. Chinese are increasingly exposed to European and American culture on the Internet, and they no longer blindly pursue "development and civilization" as before. Through the spread of the Internet, we have a relatively clear understanding of the actual situation in the western region, including infrastructure and public services.
The conclusion of this paper is that the "disappearance" of Chinese tourists, whether intentionally or unintentionally, is a "rollover", in an attempt to link China's economic plight with the travel patterns of Chinese tourists. But the reality is that the decisions of Chinese tourists are determined by a variety of reasons, rather than complaining only about their own interests and interests, and not taking responsibility for their own actions and behaviors.
This phenomenon reflects the confusion of the West's approach to China: it is difficult to understand the contradiction between the "China threat" and the sympathy for the decline in the number of Chinese tourists.
The "disappearance" of Chinese tourists has caused huge economic losses to the tourism industry around the world, and this incident has attracted the attention of many Western countries and regions. This phenomenon has not only aroused the disgust of the Western media at China's double standards, but also reflected the West's attitude towards China.
The reason why the Chinese made such a decision is mainly because of safety, abundant tourism resources, and a clearer understanding of the actual situation in the western region. In dealing with China, the West should reflect on its own actions and behaviors, rather than blaming the actions and behaviors of Chinese tourists on themselves. Through dialogue and understanding, the differences between the two sides will be resolved, and it is hoped that more open and equal exchanges will be established in future international exchanges.