China Overseas Chinese Network, April 3, title: The song incites "robbing Chinese"! Why are overseas Chinese always targeted by robbers? How to prevent it?
Recently, a song inciting "robbing Chinese" has attracted media attention.
"The first step, you have to find a house, step on it carefully, find a Chinese neighborhood, because they don't believe in banks."
The above lyrics are from a song called "Meet The Flockers" ("Meet The Flockers"). One of the singers and lyricists is YG, a 31-year-old American black singer who was accused of robbery in California in January 2020. catch.
This song describes in detail how to rob and rob in areas where Chinese live, and is suspected of encouraging crimes against Chinese people.
In the United States, robberies and burglaries of overseas Chinese are common in the newspapers, and such songs undoubtedly provide inspiration for potential criminals.
In fact, it's not just in the United States.
Around the world, overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese are often targeted by robbers.
What's the reason?
How should overseas Chinese take precautions?
Overseas Chinese become robbers "fish on the plate"
Spain’s “United Times” recently reported that in broad daylight, Miss Zheng (a pseudonym) was robbed by two robbers in the Usera district where the Chinese gathered. Fortunately, she was alert and reacted very quickly, calling for help in time and regaining the stolen bag.
According to Ms. Zheng's recollection, she had just got in the car and got into the driver's seat in the afternoon. Before she could lock the car and set off, a woman came over to talk to her, saying that Ms. Zheng's car scratched the car parked behind.
Miss Zheng kept distracting and explaining to this woman when she was puzzled, insisting that she hadn't scratched it.
At this moment, a white man secretly opened Ms. Zheng's passenger seat, trying to take away the bag Ms. Zheng placed on the driver's seat.
Miss Zheng heard the sound, grabbed the bag and called for help.
Because the noise was very loud, there were many people on the street at that time, and the two robbers dropped their bags and fled hurriedly.
Earlier, according to media reports, a criminal gang composed of 11 teenagers in France specifically stalked overseas Chinese and carried out 13 violent robberies in less than two months!
Data map: On January 10, 2018, an armed robbery occurred in the downtown area of Paris, the French capital. Several masked robbers robbed a luxury hotel worth nearly 4.5 million euros of jewellery.
It is reported that the 11 suspects are 17 to 19 years old and all have criminal convictions.
They had committed crimes in Aubervilliers, stalking and following overseas Chinese who came home from restaurants or companies to their doorsteps, looking for opportunities to carry out robberies.
The US "World Journal" also reported in 2019 that multiple robberies occurred during Thanksgiving in Los Angeles Chinese community supermarkets and shopping mall parking lots.
A Chinese who lives in the east area of San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles, took his son to a Korean-owned supermarket in Diamond Bar on the Friday of Thanksgiving long weekend, and was robbed by a Latino man when he was about to drive away after purchasing. Coincidentally, the Arcadia family A similar situation occurred in the parking lot in front of a Korean-owned supermarket. When a Chinese was about to drive away after shopping at noon, he was robbed of his wallet, several hundred yuan in cash and a purse from the side door.
Earlier, a Chinese woman in Houston reported that her home was ransacked after walking her dog for only half an hour, and all valuables including jewellery, cash and other valuables were stolen.
Why did the robbers stare at "Overseas Chinese"?
Once involved in a robbery case, in addition to financial loss and mental torture, overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese often face threats to their lives.
A bloody murder case of violent robbery that occurred on the streets of Rome, Italy, has attracted great attention from the society.
Zhou Zheng, a Chinese businessman from Wenzhou, has been running a bar in Italy for many years. On his way home from get off work, a family of three was robbed and shot by criminals.
Why are overseas Chinese and Chinese people easily targeted by robbers overseas?
The reasons boil down to nothing more than the following:
First, the overseas Chinese have the habit of carrying or storing cash, which can easily make them "targets" of criminal gangs.
Second, some overseas Chinese purchase cars and properties overseas, and their clothes are too conspicuous. The behavior of "showing their wealth" is easy to make local people jealous, and they are also easy to be coveted by criminals and make criminals "covetous".
Third, after overseas Chinese are violated overseas, only a few people will protect their rights through the law or seek consular protection.
There are also some people who have the psychology of destroying wealth and eliminating disasters, which has contributed to the arrogance of criminals to a certain extent.
Fourth, the personal awareness of prevention is not strong, the prevention measures are not in place, and they are often targeted but do not know it.
Strengthen prevention and brave rights protection
It is not easy for overseas Chinese to work overseas. No one wants to let their hard-earned possessions be robbed in vain, let alone face threats to their lives.
Therefore, Xiaoqiao reminded that overseas Chinese must take measures and take precautions.
Whether it is a home or a shop, you must check the weak links and install security hardware such as security doors and alarm systems when necessary.
Pay attention to suspicious persons and prohibit customers from taking pictures in the store (the robbers are mostly gangs who commit crimes with guns. They usually observe the surrounding areas of the store, step on points in the store, or use mobile phones to take photos of the number of staff and camera positions).
In addition, avoid going to places with high incidences of robberies on weekdays, travel low-key, and minimize cash carrying.
If you are accidentally attacked by a gangster, you should protect yourself as appropriate:
Focus on life safety, avoid direct conflicts with robbers, and try to remember the various characteristics of the robbers, such as scars, accent, height, appearance, clothing, and carry-on items.
After the incident, you must promptly seek help from the police or embassies and consulates, and at the same time use legal weapons to protect your legal rights and interests.
(Source material: observer network, Spain "Times Union", Chinese overseas network, such as People's Daily Overseas Edition; Author: Ma Xiuxiu; ID: qiaowangzhongguo)