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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 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

One possible benefit of shifting toward more Southeast Asian tourists and putting less of a focus on Chinese tour groups is that more money could stay in Taiwan, Mr. Rowen, the tourism researcher, suggested.

From New York Times • May 17, 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

Nine Chinese tour operators have incorporated Belfast and Dublin into their UK tour itineraries so far on the back of the visa waiver, Henry said.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2012

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