McDonald’s has reportedly apologised after video of a racist note on display at one of the fast food chain’s restaurants in China was widely shared on social media.

In the video a worker wearing a McDonald’s uniform appeared to hold the note that read, “We’ve been informed that from now on black people are not allowed to enter the restaurant.”

“For the sake of your health consciously notify the local police for medical isolation, please understand the inconvenience caused.”

The video was apparently filmed in Guangzhou and was shared online by advocacy group Black Livity China.

“Again, for those who still doubt that Black people and particularly #AfricansinChina are being targeted we feel it is our duty to share this,” the group wrote on Twitter, alongside the video.

Social media was quick to respond to the footage, with many describing the note as ‘racist’.

“McDonald’s China apologizes unreservedly to the individual and our customers,” spokeswoman Regina Hui told The Washington Post.

Hui also said “the restaurant had been ordered to stop such actions.”

The racist note sparked outrage on social media. Credit: @BlackLivityCN / Twitter

There are reports of black residents in Guangzhou being targeted by authorities, amid fears of a new outbreak of the novel coronavirus in an area known as ‘Little Africa’.

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The US Consulate in Guangzhou has warned African-Americans to avoid the area “until further notice”.

It said that police have “ordered bars and restaurants not to serve clients who appear to be of African origin”.

“African-Americans have also reported that some businesses and hotels refuse to do business with them.”

Concerns have grown in China in recent weeks over a so-called second wave, brought into the country by overseas travellers.

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Governments in Africa have condemned Beijing over the allegations of racial discrimination, but China has refuted the claims.

“The Chinese government has always attached great importance to the protection of the lives, health and safety of foreign personnel in China,” foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said in a statement to the South China Morning Post.