In France, the spread of the new coronavirus caused strict restrictions on going out, and since the fall of last year, Asian people have been hit by discriminatory words and suddenly beaten, and the government is new. I decided to embark on various measures.
According to a group of Chinese residents in Paris, a call for attacks on Chinese residents was made on SNS around the end of October last year when the second strict restrictions on going out began due to the spread of the new virus, and for about three weeks immediately after that. We receive daily consultations about discriminatory behavior and violence, and we still receive several consultations a week.
Some people said, "Go back to the country. It was your fault that the virus spread," and some people were assaulted by suddenly hitting and kicking on the street, and the damage is not limited to Chinese. It means that it has spread to all Asian residents.
In response to this situation, the French government also issued a statement on the 24th, pointing out that "discrimination against Asian residents has increased more than ever since the spread of the new virus", and racial discrimination with decisive determination We will start formulating new measures to fight against the virus, and next month we will provide an opportunity to hear the opinions of the general public.
Sunray Tan, a group of Chinese residents, said of the government's announcement, "I got the impression that the government is aware of what is happening to Asians. I don't know if this is enough. But I think we are considering it. "
Violent incidents that appear to have targeted Asians are becoming more serious in the United States, with widespread protests against discrimination and prejudice.