China Overseas Chinese Network, April 4th, title: Against racial discrimination, these Asian stars have spoken out...

　　Since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, discrimination against Asians has intensified.

　　According to statistics from Stop AAPI Hate, from March 19, 2020 to February 28, 2021, there were 3,795 attacks against Asians in the United States, which is 1,000 higher than the previous year. More.

　　In March, a series of shootings occurred in Atlanta, the United States, resulting in the deaths of at least six Asian women and eight people.

　　This incident completely angered the Asian groups who have always chosen to be silent and tolerant, and a wave of anti-discrimination against Asians has been launched in many parts of the United States.

The topic of #StopAsianHate on social networks also received enthusiastic responses.

　　"Racism is the virus!"

　　"Stop Asian hatred!"

　　"I'm proud to be born Asian!"

　　Many Asian celebrities took to the streets or spoke up on social media to inject more cohesion into this massive anti-racism movement.

Wu Yanzu: "Unbearable, we must take action to fight against"

　　Since the occurrence of various violent acts that discriminate against Asians, Chinese movie star Daniel Wu has been speaking on social media, calling on everyone to fight against discrimination against Asians.

　　In early 2021, a 91-year-old Chinese-American man in Oakland's Chinatown was suddenly pushed from behind by an African-American man for no reason.

　　Immediately, Daniel Wu and the Asian actor Jin Daxian released a reward of 25,000 US dollars to collect clues to the perpetrators.

　　During the Spring Festival, Wu Yanzu personally rushed to Chinatown in Oakland to participate in an Asian gathering and give a speech, calling for everyone to unite.

　　He also visited shops in Chinatown and handed out blue whistles to shop owners.

If an attack on Asians happens again, you can blow the whistle and seek help from the neighborhood.

　　In addition, he also designed a T-shirt with "StopAsianHate" to raise donations on the Internet to support anti-discrimination activities against Asians.

　　In addition to personally helping Asians, Daniel Wu also accepted an interview with the local American media CBSN, expressing his anger at discriminating against Asians and calling on Asian communities to take action; on social media, he actively responded to the actions of the Oakland Asian groups , Calling on the masses to volunteer or donate to maintain the safety of Asian elderly people.

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　　On March 31, the NBA Warriors officially announced that it would launch a charity auction of players’ off-field jerseys to support anti-Asian discrimination activities. Daniel Wu also forwarded the message and said: "I am very happy to see my home team. Get involved and stop Asian discrimination!"

Jeremy Lin: "Despite fear and anger, there is still hope"

　　After the Atlanta shooting, Jeremy Lin, a Chinese star who currently plays for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA Development League, was invited to publish a signed article titled "Despite Fear and Anger, There Is Hope" in Time magazine, calling for Racial equality and unity.

Data map: Jeremy Lin, a Chinese American basketball player

　　In the article, Jeremy Lin detailed the unfair treatment and neglect suffered by Asians as "invisible people" in American society, and reflected that he did not do more to break the barriers for the next generation during the "Lin Madness" period.

　　And before that, Jeremy Lin had repeatedly voiced anti-discrimination on social media, "Fighting with ignorance and ignorance will make us nothing." He believes that if you want to really help, you should directly help those in need. Asian.

　　Recently, Jeremy Lin accepted an online interview with the local American media Takeline, and expressed his opinions on a series of discrimination and violence against Asian Americans, in support of Asian anti-discrimination.

Wu Shanzhuo: "I am proud to be born Asian"

　　Sandra Oh, a Korean actor who became famous for the American drama "Kill Eve", recently appeared at a "Stop Hatred of Asians" rally in Pittsburgh, USA.

　　Wu Shanzhuo held a loudspeaker in the rally, and the video of standing in the crowd shouting was on the list that day, which made a lot of netizens excited.

　　"I know that many people in our community feel very scared now, and I understand that. One way to get rid of fear is to unite with the community." In the rally that day, she called on everyone to be Stand up against the brutality.

　　"If you see something like this happen, would you be willing to help me? If you see our brothers and sisters need help, would you be willing to lend a helping hand? As Asian Americans, we must understand that we only need to Brothers and sisters stretched out their hands and told them,'Help me, I am here'."

　　In the end, Wu Shanzhuo ended the street speech with "I am proud of being an Asian."

In addition, these celebrities have also spoken out:

　　The Chinese director of the film "Don't Tell Her" Wang Ziyi wrote on social media about the Atlanta shooting: "I know these women. They worked hard to send their children to school and have the money to send back to their hometown. This happened. It’s so sad that I don’t know what to say."

　　Olivia Maen, an actor of the American TV series "News Room" and a half-Vietnamese Chinese descent, called on social media: "These violent attacks and murders continue to happen. Please help us. Help us stay safe. s country."

　　Korean actor Kim Da-hyun, who has been actively speaking for Asians, also analyzed on social media: “Racial crimes are not just isolated incidents. If you have hatred in your heart, then you are part of the problem. And those For those who have the ability to help but stand by, your silence is to help the abuser."

　　Mindy Kaling, the Indian creator of the American drama "The Office," said on social media, “Enough, enough! Atrocities targeting Asian brothers and sisters are disgusting, but look at recent times. It’s not surprising that such an incident is not surprising when it comes to speech that hates Asians."

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　　Earlier, Li Xiangning, the daughter of Bruce Lee, said on social media about the "Chinese virus", "Kung Fu flu" and other remarks: "You think that is just a joke, we don't have to be too serious. But it is that some people will be inspired by hatred and xenophobia, which will fuel the flames. After that, it led to rampant violence."

　　Chinese movie star Liu Yuling and some other Asian celebrities from all walks of life have also posted a video calling for the end of hatred against Asians.

Liu Yuling said in the video: "We must unite, unite together is stronger!"

　　An Asian netizen living overseas said this about the Atlanta shooting:

　　"I will tell you why all Asians are mourning for the mothers of others. Because we know that our parents do not live for themselves, they live for us. They left their parents and worked until they could not do anything. So far, after eating our leftover food, they gave us everything. However, the mothers who died in these shooting incidents, their lives are over before they even begin..."

　　I only hope that the loved ones, friends, and lovers around us will no longer be plagued by racial discrimination and violence.

　　(Source: China News, People's Daily Overseas Edition, overseas network, surging news; Author: Zeng Serena; ID: qiaowangzhongguo)