Supporters and opponents come and go. Why is Raffles Chongqing so controversial?

As the years progress, the world economy is also interdependent and interrelated. As each country seeks its own domestic market, it also sets its sights on broader overseas markets. Many industries in our country have gone abroad, and some international industries have entered China. Just like Disney in Shanghai, the famous Disney was established in the United States. It combines entertainment programming, theme parks, toys, books, video games and media networks and is loved by many. The controversy is over whether Chongqing’s economy can go global.

Therefore, its economic value is very high. Disney was built in Shanghai to allow Chinese people to visit famous attractions on their doorstep, but also to better develop tourism and thus generate revenue. However, its completion also created many problems. Today we will discuss the controversy caused by the entry of Raffles, a famous industry in Singapore, into Chongqing.

The Raffles brand originated in Singapore. It is a "city within a city" that integrates residential buildings, shopping malls, office buildings, service apartments, hotels and other forms. Raffles Chongqing is located between Chaotianmen and Jiefangbei in Chongqing. However, the architecture here has also caused constant controversy among Chongqing people. Two pairs of people who support and oppose each other are establishing a boiling point for Chongqing Raffles to fight for.

Some people think that the place where Raffles Chongqing is located is an unparalleled landmark in Chongqing. Many locals have a "Chaotianmen complex". This place has been built as a landmark of high status since ancient times. Some believe that the construction of Raffles will affect the history and cultural heritage of the place. Furthermore, it is land-rich and has huge commercial potential. There are many century-old shops, thousand-year-old signboards, and cultural relics hidden here.