China to Create Tourist ‘Blacklist’

China’s National Tourism Administration announced this weekend that is is creating a “blacklist” of its tourists who behave badly overseas. The news comes after multiple incidents involving Chinese traveling abroad that embarrassed the government, such as in Thailand where they were caught drying underwear in an airport, defecating in public, and kicking a bell at a temple. The “blacklist” will include Chinese tourists caught "acting antisocially on public transport, damaging private or public property, disrespecting local customs, sabotaging historical exhibits or engaging in gambling or pornographic activities.” Other incidents include the Chinese tourist writing his name on an ancient carving in Egypt, or recent “air rage” issues involving Chinese passengers opening emergency exit doors.