McDonalds restaurant in China puts up a sign banning black people.An outlet in Guangzhou has been accused of putting a racist sign on the door barring balck people.Photographer: Tomohiro OhsumiBloomberg Source:Bloomberg Burger chain McDonalds has apologised after one of its outlets in China barred black people from entry.The racist sign was placed on the door of a McDonalds restaurant in the southern city of Guangzhou.
![]() Racial tensions are high in the city which is home to one of the largest African communities in China. With the Chinese Government insisting that local transmission of coronavirus now having dropped dramatically since its lockdown of Wuhan and the surrounding Hubei province, focus has shifted onto cases imported into the country. This has led some to take aim at foreigners in China as possible carriers. RELATED: Follow the latest coronavirus updates RELATED: China hits back after calls reckoning over COVID-19 lies In a statement, McDonalds said the sign was not representative of our inclusive values. Immediately upon learning of an unauthorised communication to our guests at a restaurant in Guangzhou, we immediately removed the communication and temporarily closed the restaurant, CNN reported the statement as saying. The US firm said it would further educate managers and employees on our values, which includes serving all members of the communities in which we operate. A number of African residents of Guangzhou have complained of being evicted from accommodation despite not recently travelling overseas or being in contact with someone known to have COVID-19. It said it attached great importance to some African countries concerns and is working promptly to improve its way of operating, reported the BBC. Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Guo Shaochun said there should be zero tolerance for racial discrimination. Despite the warm words, there have been accusations local authorities have targeted Africans. CNN has reported that some African students and business people have been told to self-quarantine even if they are not ill or have any link to someone with the virus. An outlet in Guangzhou has been accused of putting a racist sign on the door barring black people. Picture: Tomohiro OhsumiBloomberg Source:Bloomberg Meanwhile images have emerged of Africans sleeping on the street after being told to leave their homes. The number of new coronavirus cases in China has declined dramatically since March, according to official figures. Yesterday, the country reported just 49 new infections nationwide, down from 89 the day before. Of 10 local cases, eight are connected to Chinese nationals returning from Russia through northern border city of Suifenhe. Dont have an account Sign up Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout Back to Top. MORE IN business Billionaire buys R.M. ![]() Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out.
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