At the Singapore Airshow 2024, an international event that was supposed to focus on exchanges and cooperation in the field of cutting-edge technology and aviation, a storm involving discrimination against nationality unexpectedly stirred up the event.
The blatant ban on Chinese visitors to the A400M transport aircraft in the German exhibit area not only seriously hurt the feelings of Chinese audiences, but also triggered deep thinking about equality and respect in international exchanges. German companies have long enjoyed huge business interests in the Chinese market, and China is Germany's largest export destination. However, the behaviour at the Singapore Airshow has raised questions about whether German companies really respect the Chinese market and consumers. Do they understand that an arrogant attitude can cost them their biggest customer?
Chinese consumers have backbone. They will not tolerate any form of discrimination and disrespect. The incident has left many Chinese consumers deeply disappointed and angry, who have said that if German companies do not get their attitude, they may choose to abandon German products, especially those German cars that are very popular in the Chinese market.
This is not just a simple business issue, but a matter of principle of equality and respect in international interactions. In the international arena, any country and any enterprise should treat other countries and consumers with equality and respect. Any form of discrimination and arrogance is unacceptable.
We call on German companies to take this incident seriously, reflect deeply on their actions, and take immediate steps to correct their mistakes. Only by truly respecting the Chinese market and consumers can we remain invincible in the fiercely competitive international market.
At the same time, we also hope that Chinese consumers can remain calm and rational, and do not blindly boycott German products or German companies as a whole because of one incident. We should look at various issues in international exchanges with an open and inclusive mind, solve problems through dialogue and cooperation, and promote friendly exchanges and cooperation among the world.
All in all, the incident of nationality discrimination at the Singapore Airshow is a wake-up call for us. Equality and respect are indispensable principles in international interactions. Any act of arrogance and discrimination will be duly condemned and resisted. Let us work together to safeguard fairness and justice in international exchanges and promote friendly cooperation and common development among countries.
Chinese consumers have backbone, and they will not tolerate any form of discrimination and disrespect. If German companies do not face up to this incident and correct their mistakes in time, they may lose a huge market and a consumer base full of potential. It is hoped that German companies can take seriously the needs of the Chinese market and the voice of consumers, face Chinese consumers with a more open, inclusive and friendly attitude, and jointly promote the in-depth development of international exchanges and cooperation.
Let us work together to build a better environment for international exchanges with a mindset of equality, respect and inclusiveness.