In New York, the United States, crimes targeting Asians are occurring one after another, and security concerns are spreading.
New York City has launched an awareness campaign against hate crimes based on racial prejudice, with about 100 people, including Mayor De Blasio, rallying.
In New York City, the economic center of the United States, crimes increased last year when the coronavirus disease spread, and police said that last year's murders increased by 45% from the previous year, and pistol shootings were about 2 It has doubled.
Although the number of infected people has been declining since then, crimes have become more serious and there are a number of cases in which Asian people are injured.
In February, security concerns are widespread, with Asian women being pushed by men on the streets of Queens and Asian men being suddenly stabbed from behind in Brooklyn.
In response to this situation, New York City launched an awareness campaign against hate crimes based on racial prejudice last month, and on the 27th, about 100 people including Mayor De Blasio held a rally.
In addition, the Consul General of Japan in New York sent an e-mail to Japanese residents on the 26th, calling on the police and the Consul General to promptly report any damage such as hate crimes.