They see my blue eyes then jump back’ – China sees a new wave of xenophobia

Publication date:

March 29, 2020

Author:

Lily Kuo and Helen Davidson

Overview:

This article describes the Chinese treatment of foreigners at the beginning of the pandemic (foreigners being turned away from shops etc/ yelled at by locals/avoided). Taps onto hypersensitivity on race and discrimination.

Theme(s):

City | Culture

Resource Type:

  • Traditional Media

    • Source Document(s):

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/29/china-coronavirus-anti-foreigner-feeling-imported-cases

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