US media article: Asian actors call for a fight against racist attacks during the pandemic

An April 28 Article by the Associated Press titled "Asian-American Actors Call to Combat Racist Attacks During the Pandemic" pointed out that attacks against Asians continued to rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asian-American actors in the United States, Canada and other countries have called for a fight against racist attacks during the pandemic. An excerpt from the article follows:

Chinese Canadian actress Kai-Wai Cheng recently volunteered in Vancouver. She said she saw a man driving after an elderly Chinese woman, rolling down the car window and yelling, "It's your fault!" "Then throw garbage at her.

This scene infuriated Cheng and was one of the reasons why she believed that Asian celebrities should stand up for Asians and oppose attacks against Asians. Authorities say attacks against Asians have continued to rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I don't think we can pretend it didn't happen." For now, it is wise to act more cautiously, and if you feel unsafe, it is wise to go with two people as much as possible to purchase daily necessities. ”

The FBI report says hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans have been on the rise since the outbreak of covid-19.

Some have blamed The spread of the coronavirus on China and Asians; U.S. President Donald Trump once called the virus a "Chinese virus."

New York State Attorney General Alexander has set up a hotline for people to report harassment or other targeted crimes. Some of these events have been filmed and posted online.

Ma Zhi, a Chinese-American actor, said he was the victim of similar harassment incidents. Recently, as he walked into a grocery store in Pasadena, California, he met a man sitting in a car.

The veteran actor, who was born in Hong Kong, China but has moved to the United States since childhood, said: "He looked me in the eye and said, 'You should be quarantined,' and then he drove away. I was obviously very angry, and I began to question him out loud, but he had driven too far to hear me. ”

Asian actor Alain Uy had long feared that this would happen after the virus spread.

Zhu Haowei, the director of the film "Picking Gold", said that he is now more cautious than usual. He said: "It's very sad to feel strange when I walk around the block. ”

Actor Lee Wai Yin was nervous even to take his son to the grocery store. "My wife is white, but my son is of Korean descent and his Asian characteristics are distinct," he said. ”

Ma Zhi and other Asian-American celebrities are speaking out for this, trying to combat this ignorance and harassment. Ma Zhi joined actress Ou Shiming and other celebrities in a campaign launched by the IW Group called "Wash Away Hate". IW Group is a marketing agency focused on Asian Americans. A public service announcement featuring Ma Zhi and others reminds people that paying attention to hygiene is the way to fight the new crown virus, not xenophobia.

Mr. If we don't discuss it, then this issue won't get taken seriously. ”

For Ms. Cheng, the recent wave of anti-Asians evokes bitter memories of her youth in Edmonton, Canada, when she was attacked by prejudice.

Jenny Mc, a talk show host of half Vietnamese and half Chinese descent, said it was not only Asian stars who wanted to speak out against such behavior, but other races should do the same. "This is the conversation you should have with your child at home," she said. You should explain the horrors of racism caused by the pandemic. So, talk to your kids and friends. If you have friends who call it the 'Chinese virus', tell them that it is COVID-19, not the 'Chinese virus'. ”

There are also concerns that this anti-Asian sentiment now could lead to a reversal of the situation in which Asians are beginning to succeed in Hollywood.

A Chinese volunteer delivers donated masks to the local police station in Los Angeles County, USA, on April 4. Xinhua News Agency