China said on Thursday it opposes all forms of racial discrimination after state-owned Air China withdrew an in-flight magazine that warned travellers to be careful while visiting Indian, Pakistani and black neighbourhoods of London. The flag carrier was at the centre of a racism row as the latest edition of its magazine, Wings of China, featured an article with the blunt advisory. Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a news briefing: “We consistently advocate for and support the equality of all ethnicities without exception and oppose all forms of racial discrimination.” She said Air China would “appropriately handle” the issue through an investigation. Air China said the magazine used “inappropriate” language and the article didn’t represent the airline’s views. “I will await their response, and if an appropriate one is not forthcoming I shall feel forced to question whether Air China is a fit company to operate in the UK,” he said.

Source: Hindustan Times September 08, 2016 09:41 UTC