Mixed reactions to unrestrained purchases by Chinese mainlanders

Unrestrained purchases by Chinese consumers from the mainland have been causing polarised feelings. Similarly, Chinese who ventured out of the country to invest in properties overseas had drawn mixed reactions from others. Their fanatical acquisitions of land or residential developments abroad had caused property prices to soar, and their wealth and buying power had given them much say in property prices and the market, which stirred some repugnance towards Chinese investors. US-born Dr John Donaldson from the SMU School of Social Sciences shared that he once visited Algonquin National Park in Ontario, Canada and was amazed to see only a handful of Caucasians there. The crowd seemed to be mainly Chinese, which made him feel as if he were at a Chinese tourist spot. He pointed out that people on both sides of the tourist industry ? tourists or locals can be boorish and rude.  And even with good intentions, understandings could still emerge from cultural differences. Hence, it is important for tourists to be sensitive to local cultures wherever they go.