A Chinese tourist was praised for risking his life to save someone in Japan, but Japanese media barely reported on it, sparking discussions about bias and fairness.

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《English Translation》

优子: Teacher Liu, I saw a news story yesterday about a Chinese tourist saving an unconscious woman by the sea in Japan. It was so touching!
刘娜: Yes, he had just had surgery on his collarbone, but still endured the pain to climb down a cliff. He bit the woman's hair to hold on until the rescue boat arrived. It was truly thrilling.
优子: But I checked, and Japan's major media hardly reported it. That's so strange. It was such a heroic act.
刘娜: That's exactly the focus of everyone's discussion. There was a lot of coverage in China and netizens praised his courage, but Japanese media remained collectively silent.
优子: Is it because some people are biased against Chinese tourists? I’ve also seen reports that mostly highlight bad behavior.
刘娜: You're right. The media often magnifies the negative and ignores acts of kindness. This actually means the Japanese public misses a chance to see the real China.
优子: What a pity. Kindness has no borders. When he saved her, he didn’t care what country she was from.
刘娜: Exactly. As the saying goes: What crosses borders isn't just ocean waves, but also the kindness in people's hearts.
优子: Hearing you say this, I feel even more that learning Chinese and understanding Chinese culture is important. Only through mutual understanding can prejudice be reduced.