Fighting on the front line to fight the epidemic, but also being racist

　　China News Service, May 10, according to a report compiled by the US "World Journal", since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, Asian-Pacific Americans in the United States have faced various harassment and attacks, especially Asian medical staff working in the front line, the situation is even more difficult , While saving lives, we must also face the issue of racial discrimination.

　　Michelle Lee, a radiologist in New York, said: “I don’t know why, our community has changed from a medical hero to a scapegoat.” She called 100 medical staff in March to condemn anti-Asian hate crimes; A stranger spit at her on the street last year. Michelle of Korean descent said: "We will not bring the virus to you. In fact, we are trying to help you get rid of the virus."

　　According to federal statistics, Asian-Pacific Americans account for about 6% to 8% of the U.S. population, and a larger proportion of medical professionals, including about 20% of non-surgeons and pharmacists, and 12% to 15% of surgeons, physical Therapist and physician assistant.

　　A 2020 study found that before the outbreak, 31% to 50% of Asian physicians had experienced discrimination at work, such as patients who refused their care or had difficulty finding a mentor. This percentage was lower than that of African Americans. Physician, but higher than Hispanic and white physicians; and another study of resident physicians showed that all Asian physicians said they had been asked about ethnicity by patients.

　　According to statistics, in the 26 large cities in the United States last year, the number of anti-Asian hate crimes reported by the police surged by 146%, while the overall hate crimes increased by 2%. From mid-March last year to the end of February this year, non-profit organizations "stopped hate crimes." "Stop AAPI Hate" (Stop AAPI Hate) received about 3,800 reports of assault, harassment and discrimination.

　　Amy Zhang, a resident of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Washington Hospital, said that the escalation of hate crimes has made racial discrimination far more terrible than viruses. She said: "This is a constant fear. You never know when you will become Goal." (Xu Yiru)