Fukuoka City received more than 50 inquiries after a false social media post alleged it would employ 800 Chinese nationals as civil servants. The rumor stemmed from confusion over a canceled 2012 program to host Chinese officials for technical training. The city has clarified the claim is entirely unfounded. Similar foreigner-related misinformation has recently circulated in Asakura and Kitakyushu, prompting denials from local governments. Source: TNC
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