Racism against East Asians spike faster than virus

[Song Hong]

In New York City, a man assaults a woman wearing a face mask, calling her a "diseased b****."

On a Los Angeles subway, a man proclaims Chinese people are filthy and says "every disease has ever came from China."

Rampant ignorance and misinformation about the novel coronavirus, experts say, has led to racist and xenophobic attacks against fellow Americans or anyone in the US who looks East Asian.

"We, the Asian community, are under attack," said Tanny Jiraprapasuke, who was born and raised in Los Angeles.

Jiraprapasuke isn't even Chinese. But that didn't stop an irate passenger on the Los Angeles subway from singling her out and claiming Chinese people are putrid and responsible for all diseases.

Jiraprapasuke, who is Thai American, said the man ranted for about 10 minutes and was specifically looking and gesturing at her.

She started recording the tirade as the man lectured another passenger.
"Every disease has ever came from China, homie. Everything comes from China because they're f****** disgusting," the man said.

"They can be so smart and be like, 'Oh yeah, I developed this, I developed that.' But like yeah, you can't even wipe your a**."


https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/20/us/coronavirus-racist-attacks-against-asian-americans/index.html

 

[khansaheeb]

In New York City, a man assaults a woman wearing a face mask, calling her a "diseased b****."

On a Los Angeles subway, a man proclaims Chinese people are filthy and says "every disease has ever came from China."

Rampant ignorance and misinformation about the novel coronavirus, experts say, has led to racist and xenophobic attacks against fellow Americans or anyone in the US who looks East Asian.

"We, the Asian community, are under attack," said Tanny Jiraprapasuke, who was born and raised in Los Angeles.

Jiraprapasuke isn't even Chinese. But that didn't stop an irate passenger on the Los Angeles subway from singling her out and claiming Chinese people are putrid and responsible for all diseases.

Jiraprapasuke, who is Thai American, said the man ranted for about 10 minutes and was specifically looking and gesturing at her.

She started recording the tirade as the man lectured another passenger.
"Every disease has ever came from China, homie. Everything comes from China because they're f****** disgusting," the man said.

"They can be so smart and be like, 'Oh yeah, I developed this, I developed that.' But like yeah, you can't even wipe your a**."


https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/20/us/coronavirus-racist-attacks-against-asian-americans/index.html

I don't think the man can wipe his ar$e as his local store has most likely run out of toilet paper:-"But like yeah, you can't even wipe your a**."

 

[艹艹艹]

Vietnamese woman claims she was attacked in Australia for wearing a mask
March, 19/2020 - 14:57

Phuong Anh posted this photograph of herself on Facebook moments after she said she was assaulted for wearing a face mask. Photo Amber Mai Facebook page

HÀ NỘI — A Vietnamese woman living in Australia has claimed her and her brother were attacked on a train because they were both wearing face masks.

Phuong Anh, who also uses the name Amber Mai, said during the attack no one else on the train tried to help.

She claims she was verbally assaulted and had a drink thrown on her before the man tried to punch her.

Phuong Anh wrote on Facebook: “Today on the train, me and my brother got assaulted for wearing a mask. The guy verbally assaulted us, then threw drink on us, and physically tried to hit me after the argument. We got told to go back to our country. And this is not the first time I experienced this.”

Since she took to social media to reveal the incident, her post has been shared more than 3,000 times and she has been inundated with messages of support.

She wrote: “This is hurtful. I have always been telling my family, my brother beautiful amazing things about Australia. That was the reason they decided to let my brother come here to study with me. He has only arrived to Australia 4 months ago, and this is what he got to experience. I feel ashamed.”

Phuong Anh, who is originally from Hà Nội, said the matter is being investigated by police in Australia.

She added: “The saddest part was that despite our effort to hold the guy from leaving the train station, no one stepped up. I guess people might have wanted to help, but seems like it was not serious enough/ they were not sure what was going on.

“I did argue with him and that’s why he got mad and started pouring the drink on us. My brother was scared, he could only stop the guy from hitting me. I managed to kick and pushed him but well, I am small and he is big ?!

“We called emergency help on the train and the driver responded but only looked from distance and came to us after the guy was gone. However, I thank him to at least contacted someone, and the police has been very understanding and took this serious.”

Many people have since commented on her post offering support.

One Facebook user wrote: “My darling I am so sorry this happened to you. I wish I was there I would have stood up. This is not acceptable for anyone. Reach out to me if you need anything.”

Another added: “No one deserves this, EVER! Glad you’re both safe and sending love your way. That man carries a culture that majority of Australia doesn’t support. Know that you are both 100% welcome here!”

While a third social media user wrote: “This is definitely not okay. I’m sorry you both had to go through that ordeal. Please know that it is only a minority who behave in such a shameful way. Karma will come for them.”

By Thursday afternoon, Australia has recorded a total 687 confirmed cases of COVID-19, almost 10 times the amount currently confirmed in Việt Nam. — VNS

 

[khansaheeb]

Vietnamese woman claims she was attacked in Australia for wearing a mask
March, 19/2020 - 14:57

Phuong Anh posted this photograph of herself on Facebook moments after she said she was assaulted for wearing a face mask. Photo Amber Mai Facebook page

HÀ NỘI — A Vietnamese woman living in Australia has claimed her and her brother were attacked on a train because they were both wearing face masks.

Phuong Anh, who also uses the name Amber Mai, said during the attack no one else on the train tried to help.

She claims she was verbally assaulted and had a drink thrown on her before the man tried to punch her.

Phuong Anh wrote on Facebook: “Today on the train, me and my brother got assaulted for wearing a mask. The guy verbally assaulted us, then threw drink on us, and physically tried to hit me after the argument. We got told to go back to our country. And this is not the first time I experienced this.”

Since she took to social media to reveal the incident, her post has been shared more than 3,000 times and she has been inundated with messages of support.

She wrote: “This is hurtful. I have always been telling my family, my brother beautiful amazing things about Australia. That was the reason they decided to let my brother come here to study with me. He has only arrived to Australia 4 months ago, and this is what he got to experience. I feel ashamed.”

Phuong Anh, who is originally from Hà Nội, said the matter is being investigated by police in Australia.

She added: “The saddest part was that despite our effort to hold the guy from leaving the train station, no one stepped up. I guess people might have wanted to help, but seems like it was not serious enough/ they were not sure what was going on.

“I did argue with him and that’s why he got mad and started pouring the drink on us. My brother was scared, he could only stop the guy from hitting me. I managed to kick and pushed him but well, I am small and he is big ?!

“We called emergency help on the train and the driver responded but only looked from distance and came to us after the guy was gone. However, I thank him to at least contacted someone, and the police has been very understanding and took this serious.”

Many people have since commented on her post offering support.

One Facebook user wrote: “My darling I am so sorry this happened to you. I wish I was there I would have stood up. This is not acceptable for anyone. Reach out to me if you need anything.”

Another added: “No one deserves this, EVER! Glad you’re both safe and sending love your way. That man carries a culture that majority of Australia doesn’t support. Know that you are both 100% welcome here!”

While a third social media user wrote: “This is definitely not okay. I’m sorry you both had to go through that ordeal. Please know that it is only a minority who behave in such a shameful way. Karma will come for them.”

By Thursday afternoon, Australia has recorded a total 687 confirmed cases of COVID-19, almost 10 times the amount currently confirmed in Việt Nam. — VNS

Seems like Corona is bringing out the worst in people.

 

[Clutch]

It's only going to get worse for the Chinese and Oriental Asians.... Same thing happened to Muslims post 9/11.

 

[tower9]

It's only going to get worse for the Chinese and Oriental Asians.... Same thing happened to Muslims post 9/11.

Yep. It was already bad with the increasing rivalry between the US and the PRC but now it will be magnified because of this crisis.

 

[UKBengali]

Idiots.

 

[Beidou2020]

It's only going to get worse for the Chinese and Oriental Asians.... Same thing happened to Muslims post 9/11.

Sadly you’re correct.

 

[Trango Towers]

In jest a Korean was called Corona in my gym. I was furious and told them when your mothers sister and father are called terrorists in the west do u like it.
Quickly the guys back tracked and apologised. Sometime in pakistan we dont think

 

[manga]

Chinese people will have to face this not only in US but also in europe and rest of the world.
Just have a look at internet you will notice how angry world is with china even if one is not infected he might have gotten hit by economics.

 

[scherz]

In jest a Korean was called Corona in my gym. I was furious and told them when your mothers sister and father are called terrorists in the west do u like it.
Quickly the guys back tracked and apologised. Sometime in pakistan we dont think

Kudos for stepping in!
Idiots are everywhere.