China News Service, Beijing, December 2nd, title: Philadelphia, bravely for the Chinese girls: to resist bullying requires unity
China News Agency reporter Ma Xiuxiu and Li Jiali
"We need to unite to face Asian security issues. It is difficult to change this status quo, but we must unite and resist violence together." In an interview with China News Agency reporters online, Philadelphia saw righteousness as a Chinese girl Lu Minhui Such an appeal.
Recently, several Asian students were attacked by a group of teenagers on the Philadelphia subway in the United States. The 18-year-old Chinese girl Lu Minhui came forward and argued with the attackers. The video of the brutal assault by four attackers has attracted widespread attention online.
The U.S. District Attorney’s Office charged four teenagers with multiple charges. The police determined that this was a racially motivated attack.
According to Lu Minhui, on the subway that day, the girl involved walked towards the group of Asian boys who were looking for a seat and started attacking them, "It's just because they are Asian."
Lu Minhui immediately stood up to stop.
The girls started yelling at her, but Lu Minhui stopped again, but was violently besieged by the attackers.
In this incident, Lu Minhui's left eye was beaten with redness, swelling and hemorrhage, and multiple bruises all over the body. So far, there is still a scar on the eye socket, and subsequent psychological treatment is required.
Lu Minhui frankly said that on the first day of the incident, he had a nightmare, and he has not recovered from this incident yet.
"Sometimes, I am scared to open the door. Especially when it is dark at night, I can't see what's outside."
Although he has experienced physical and mental injuries, Lu Minhui said that he did not regret it and would still come forward if he encounters similar incidents again.
After this incident, many people called Lu Minhui a "hero."
She said that she just did the right thing, "No matter who has been bullied, I will come forward, regardless of skin color or belief."
On the morning of November 30th, local time, the Philadelphia Chinese Association organized a large-scale demonstration to protest and oppose racial discrimination and bullying.
Lu Minhui delivered a keynote speech at the rally.
She pointed out that all people from different backgrounds need to unite and loudly oppose the violence and campus bullying in today's society, just like "we are strong when we are together, and weak when we are apart".
Lu Minhui was originally from Fujian, China. Although she was born and raised in the United States, she was also influenced by Chinese culture.
"I hope that Americans can welcome Asian groups and that groups can learn from each other." Lu Minhui said, I believe American people will like and want to learn about Chinese culture, Chinese cuisine and Chinese traditions; I hope they can understand where we come from. How to communicate.
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