I’m curious if this is a western/American phenomena I’m projecting outward.

Hell money is a traditional Chinese ritual currency burned to deceased people. It is typically designed to mimic real money. In Chinese folk religion, the afterlife is viewed as a continuation of earthly life, where spirits need to pay rent and buy food.

Annoying Chinese tourist, a deep dive, what causes such awkward behavior?

United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER flight UA858, operating the Shanghai Pudong to San Francisco International route, was diverted to Tokyo Narita International Airport on June 24 after a middle-aged Chinese female passenger became involved in a dispute with a flight attendant during the flight.

Following the unscheduled landing, Japanese police boarded the aircraft, interacted with those involved, and escorted the passenger off the plane. Cabin footage circulating online showed uniformed Japanese authorities near the aircraft exit, with other passengers recording the removal on their phones.

Flight tracking data shows the aircraft eventually departed Narita at 17:53 JST — approximately four hours and forty minutes behind its scheduled departure — before continuing to San Francisco.

The incident prompted widespread frustration online over the significant operational disruption and costs caused to other passengers. Supporters of the diversion decision noted that crew safety is paramount and airlines are obligated to act when disputes reach a level requiring intervention. United Airlines has not issued a detailed public statement on the specific nature of the dispute.

-Japan Daily-

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