The two Chinese tourists, aged 36 and 49, reportedly made the banned salutes in front of the Reichstag parliament building and were detained by Berlin police
over the weekend for breaking German laws.
They were fined 500 euros each and reportedly have been released by the police.
FIERCE CRITICISM
The two men have already been met with fierce criticism from their countrymen, many of whom expressed support for Germany's punishment of the two.
"This is the price they have to pay for being ignorant," said user "OKLibing" of twitter-like Weibo on Monday.
According to German law, using the symbols of anti-constitutional organizations can lead to a sentence of up to three years in jail or a fine.
Any hate speech or symbols linked to illegal organizations such as Nazis are regarded as a serious violation of German law.
"I have to support German law," wrote Weibo user "Goodman-Zhou."
OBEY THE LOCAL LAW
In addition to condemning the insensitive actions, netizens and government alike have called on Chinese tourists to learn the local laws and customs before
going abroad.
"Do remember to bring your own dignity and that of your country when traveling abroad, and don't humiliate your parents and motherland," said a
comment by Weibo user "Liuche."
Chinese citizens who are or will be visiting Germany should obey the local law and respect local culture to avoid similar incidents, suggested the Chinese
embassy in Germany.
Chinese media including The People's Daily, CCTV News and China News Service all covered the incident and reiterated the importance of acting in accordance
with the local law while traveling abroad.
"It is necessary to be familiar with local laws before traveling overseas, and do not breach the bottom line," said a comment by popular blogger
"Shiciyuan" that has received nearly 1,000 "likes."
JAPAN COMPARED
While praising the German attitude toward its history, some Chinese netizens also make a comparison to that of the Japanese government.
"Germany has the courage to admit its mistake and correct it. However, Japan always refuses to admit and even glorifies its crimes," wrote "Madaha358" on
Netease, a Chinese portal website.
While Germany is wary of the revival of extremism, Japanese right-wing forces have showed no remorse for the country's history and often tried to whitewash
the crimes committed during the WWII, said "Haominiao" on Sina, another major
portal.
"Some Japanese officials even visit the Yasukuni shrine which houses class A war criminals, what a shame!" said one netizen named "Woniumianbao."
Another comment by "2466323822" on Sina asked the Japanese government to learn from Germany when facing historical issues.
"I think it is why Germany was forgiven after WWII, but Japan wasn't and is still blamed," said another Weibo user.
Cleveland Cavalier enthusiasts, wager you did not observe this particular arriving! LeBron James is actually getting his abilities returning to northeast
Ohio to take part in the forthcoming “Homecoming Tour” James hardly ever moves
alone, and also this period is not any various. He will be became a member of by
means of fellow superstars of the NBA Chris Paul, Dwayne Wade as well as
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Even more thrilling, or discouraging, this occasion will include the Cleveland Cavalier current set up selections, Tristan Thompson as well as the
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however it will likely be great to determine these two on the courtroom, since
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posse.
James is going to be highly much more encouraged in Akron as compared to in Cleveland, so it is just fitted that the initial leg of this “Homecoming
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plan, and then maintain a basketball center at the Males & Females Club.
From there, the visit proceeds on to New Orleans on Dec 4, Chicago Dec 7 and
then East Rutherford, New Jersey on Dec 11.
As they create their own method from town to town, various gamers from the NBA is going to be becoming a member of them. Fellow Heat superstar Chris Bosh
may be joining up with the 4 as well, however other than that information
complete rosters have not been launched.
Cleveland Cavalier enthusiasts like to detest LeBron, and it might be a while prior to expert basketball results, so create programs to participate the
“Homecoming Tour” when it halts inside Akron, if perhaps for the spectacle it
will in all probability trigger. It might assistance to realize that arises from
the ticket sales of this occasion will be going to charity, and not these
superstars. If you can not make the event Dec 1, you can view the game streamed
survive Google+, the official recruit of the tour.
NBA gamers have gotten a lot of time on their hands because of the current lockout, which really might push the cancellation of the whole period. Much has
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