Hundreds of thousands of upper middle class Chinese tourists go through the US each summer. In Yellowstone the tourist attractions and shops often include Chine

Hundreds of thousands of upper middle class Chinese tourists go through the US each summer. In Yellowstone the tourist attractions and shops often include Chinese signage and culturally relevant products. A subset of those tourists are notorious for causing damage in national parks, misbehavior with animals, and leaving trash everywhere. One of the more recent incidents involved a Chinese family bathing their dogs in the thermal springs in Yellowstone, ignoring the signage warning that the ground off the boardwalks is nothing more than a crust of dried mud with scalding hot water below. The majority tend to be respectful, but there's a growing resentment against the bad behaviors of the few that translates into tension and prejudice. Anyway, if imagine that such a train system would be a good thing, making the transport of tourists both ways more economical, and forcing both countries to adjust culturally. Personally, I've spoken out against China in public to the extent that I would be denied entry, but I love that Americans have the opportunity to engage with the Chinese people outside the bounds of their government's control. More of that can't help but be a good thing.