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Chinese tour

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noun

Slang: Usually Offensive.
  1. a tour in which visitors are shown only what those in charge want them to see.


Sensitive Note

See Chinese.

Etymology

Origin of Chinese tour

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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China's Consulate General lodged a formal complaint to France after a bus carrying a Chinese tour group had its windows smashed in on Thursday, leading to minor injuries, China's Consular Affairs Office said on Sunday.

From Reuters • Jul. 2, 2023

China punished South Korea with boycotts of its products and a ban on Chinese tour groups visiting South Korea.

From Economist • Nov. 2, 2017

Cody competes for hotel stays with Jackson Hole and West Yellowstone and Chinese tour buses generally spend more time, often two nights, in those other communities.

From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2017

APA, one of Japan's largest hospitality chains with more than 400 hotels, is popular with Chinese tour groups.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2017

Mr. Macklowe, the gallery executive, recently held a seminar with Champagne and chocolate for Chinese tour operators.

From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2012

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