Restaurant Named After Xi Jinping Vandalized in South Korea

A Chinese restaurant in South Korea bearing the name of Chinese President Xi Jinping was attacked by Chinese nationals. The owner stated he chose the name with no political intent, simply wanting to run the best Chinese restaurant in the country. The incident highlights tensions that can arise from the use of a sitting leader's name in a commercial context. The attack was carried out by Chinese nationals based in or visiting South Korea. Authorities are expected to investigate the incident.