On Social Media, Racist Responses To Coronavirus Can Have Their Own Contagion

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A troubling off-shoot of the coronavirus outbreak has started to emerge: racist comments and behavior against China and people of Asian descent.

 

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chendamoni AP reports, Restaurants in S Korea, Japan, Hong Kong & Vietnam refuse Chinese customers. Indonesians march at hotel & call for Chinese guests to leave. French & Australian papers criticized for racist headlines. Chinese & Asians in Europe, US, Asia & Pacific complain of racism.

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