Racial Discrimination Against Chinese and Chinese Diaspora Worldwide and Its Fallacies and Ugliness
Recently, a teacher at a school in Malaysia reprimanded a Chinese student for poor Malay language skills, telling the student to “go back to China.” This incident caused a huge stir in Malaysia’s multiethnic society. It reflects several issues, one of which is the rising wave of racial discrimination against Chinese people, including naturalized citizens of various countries, and the hostile attitudes and behaviors toward the Chinese nation across many parts of the world in recent years.
Overview and manifestations of racial discrimination against Chinese/Chinese people in various countries and regions of the world such as Japan, Europe and America, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Hong Kong and Taiwan; “Reverse Racism” and self-discrimination among Mainland Chinese, and the phenomenon of “Zhihei” (hating fellow Chinese)
Japan is one of the countries where racial discrimination against Chinese people is quite serious, with numerous blatant cases. For instance, a restaurant in Japan named "Chuka Seitaigo (中華 西太后)" displayed a sign saying “No Chinese allowed” (the sign also excluded Koreans and Vietnamese), drawing much attention and controversy. The place later became a venue for some people to express their anti-CCP, anti-China political stance in the name of “pursuing democracy.”
In Nara, Japan, a Japanese influencer named Harada Masahiro (原田将大) has long targeted Chinese tourists at the Nara Deer Park, claiming to be protecting the deer from being hit or kicked. He uses this as a pretext to verbally and physically harass and attack Chinese people, including women and children.
Online and offline, many Japanese people support or condone such racist behavior.On Chinese social media platforms like Xiaohongshu and Weibo, many Chinese people have shared their experiences of discrimination in Japan. These incidents involve both common citizens and public officials like police and airport staff, and include verbal abuse, physical violence, and bullying through manipulation of rules and systems.
Polls show that over 80% of Japanese people have a negative view of China. Given Japan’s history of invasion and atrocities in China, the racial discrimination Chinese people experience there is especially harmful. The Japanese government, police, and broader society often condone or even participate in such discrimination, and the country maintains a strong conservative and exclusionary atmosphere.
In Europe and the United States, many Chinese and Chinese people have also encountered discrimination. For example, a London-based British pianist named Brendan Kavanagh escalated a personal dispute with a Chinese individual into a politically charged incident under the guise of being “anti-Communist.”
In both Western and Eastern Europe and the U.S., Chinese individuals report verbal and physical attacks, especially amid the rise of far-right xenophobia. American universities and research institutions have increased scrutiny and barriers for Chinese nationals amid deteriorating China-U.S. relations, causing many Chinese students and workers to return to China. The potential return of Trump to office, and the rising popularity of Germany’s AfD (Alternative for Germany), signal a worsening environment for overseas Chinese.
In Asia, Africa, and Latin America, Chinese people also face discriminatory treatment from both governments and civilians. For example, in some Southeast Asian countries, Chinese tourists are specifically asked for bribes at customs. Ethnic Chinese in Indonesia have suffered serious historical persecution and still lack full “transitional justice.” In Africa, Chinese people and their businesses are often targeted by robbers—an entrenched issue rather than a recent trend.
South Korea did not historically exhibit strong anti-Chinese racism, but with the rise of the far right and ongoing geopolitical tensions, discriminatory and aggressive behavior toward Chinese people has emerged(e.g., Chinese tourists passing by were beaten by South Korean extreme right-wingers during the political clashes triggered by the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol).
Even Hong Kong and Taiwan, regions sharing linguistic and ethnic roots with Mainland China, have demonstrated significant racial discrimination against Mainland Chinese under the influence of localist ideologies and efforts to sever ties with the mainland. During the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests and even earlier, conflicts due to differing lifestyles, values, and language sparked growing resentment between Hongkongers and Mainlanders. In recent years, although overt discrimination has decreased, deep-seated prejudice persists. Meanwhile, many Hongkongers who have gone into exile hold even greater animosity toward Mainlanders.
In Taiwan, there have been deportations of Mainland spouses (“Lupei”), and widespread online use of slurs like “Zhina” (a derogatory term for China) and mocking of victims of natural disasters in the Mainland, showcasing the serious discrimination against Mainland Chinese.
Additionally, some Mainland Chinese, due to political or personal reasons, harbor hatred toward their own country and ethnic group, often expressing discriminatory and derogatory views against Chinese people, commonly referred to as “Zhihei.” They frequently use the slur “Zhina” and make demeaning statements. These individuals can be classified as “reverse nationalists.”
These “Zhihei” individuals strongly discriminate against, insult, and attack their own ethnic group—not through reasoned criticism of specific issues, but by exaggerating problems, distorting facts, and blaming the entire population for systemic issues and the crimes of rulers. They even praise criminal acts and massacres targeting their own people. Given modern Japan’s historical aggression against China, many of these “Zhihei” individuals glorify Japan and baselessly denigrate China as a means of shaming fellow Chinese. When Chinese people face racism abroad, “Zhihei” not only fail to support them but mock and further abuse the victims, essentially siding with foreign racists. Their behavior constitutes a form of internalized and unique racial discrimination.
As well as more Chinese and foreigners from various countries, while not openly expressing anti-Chinese views, nevertheless support or remain indifferent to the discriminatory and hateful behavior of others—both foreigners and “Zhihei”—toward Chinese people. They sometimes defend such racism on grounds like “freedom of speech,” nitpick victims’ behavior, and shift blame onto the victims rather than standing up for their community or justice. These attitudes also contribute to the perpetuation and escalation of racial discrimination.
The above examples and overviews clearly illustrate that serious and widespread racial discrimination against Chinese and Chinese people exists in many countries and regions, and is not limited to isolated cases. It is not an exaggeration to say that an anti-China and anti-Chinese wave is forming globally. While it has not yet reached the scale of historical discrimination against Black people or Jews—largely due to post-WWII advancements in human rights and civility—it is undoubtedly worsening. The discrimination faced by Chinese and Chinese people in different parts of the world is often interconnected. For instance, the Malaysian teacher telling a locally born ethnic Chinese student to “go back to China” was likely influenced by discriminatory trends and rhetoric circulating globally, both online and offline.
The special and significant situation in which racial discrimination masquerades as “anti-CCP” and “anti-authoritarianism” but is in fact anti-China and bullying towards Chinese people, the stigmatization of Chinese people as “red,” and the absurd, ugly, and groundless nature of such pretexts and stigmatization
In many cases of racial discrimination and throughout the entire wave of anti-China and anti-Chinese sentiment, the discriminators often appear and justify themselves under the guise of being “anti-CCP,” “anti-authoritarian,” “pro-democracy and freedom,” or “against Chinese aggression and bullying.” In reality, most of these actions are expressions of hostility toward the Chinese/ethnic Chinese community as a whole, and discrimination against individual Chinese/ethnic Chinese who are politically uninvolved, rather than the claimed “opposition to the CCP” or “defense of democracy.”
Because China is not a democratic country, has poor human rights conditions, and lacks rule of law, it is completely wrong to dehumanize nearly all Chinese people (or the majority of them), to deny and erase their individuality, rights, and dignity, and to assume that their words and actions are the result of CCP brainwashing or CCP direction—thus denying their independence and right to dignity. This behavior is not only irrational but also violates universal human rights and the basic principles of human civilization.
Racial discriminators in various countries and those among Hong Kong and Taiwanese communities often claim that the discriminated Chinese/ethnic Chinese/Mainlanders are “Wumao”/“Little Pinks” (CCP supporters). In fact, the majority of Chinese people and overseas Chinese are neither “Wumao”/"Litter Links" nor CCP supporters; they are ordinary people uninterested in politics who simply want to live their lives.
Many of them are not satisfied with CCP rule, but due to concerns for safety and family, they are not in a position to publicly express anti-CCP or anti-authoritarian views. Discriminating against such individuals is clearly unreasonable and only causes further harm to Chinese people beyond the CCP itself. (Even if the person in question is indeed a supporter of the CCP regime, in principle and under the law, they should not be discriminated against in education, work, or life; they should be treated equally, and any criticism of their political views or actions should be based on facts.)
As with the earlier examples of the "Chuka Seitaigo" restaurant owner in Japan and the pianist in London, their original intent was discriminatory against Chinese people, and only later—under the “guidance” of certain individuals—did it evolve into politically-themed messaging aimed at attracting attention and support, thereby concealing the true nature of racial discrimination. Chinese individuals who pointed out their discriminatory behavior—despite showing no signs of being CCP/Chinese government supporters—were still labeled as “Little Pinks” or “patriotic thugs.”
There are even more cases, such as Chinese people being verbally abused on the street by complete strangers with slurs like “Chinese xxx” (discriminatory and insulting language), and being subjected to discriminatory treatment and deliberate difficulties by restaurant staff, airport personnel, and government employees solely because they are Chinese—disputes that clearly had nothing to do with politics and were obviously based on race rather than anti-Communist ideology.
Using “uncivilized behavior” and “low quality” as excuses to racially discriminate against the entire ethnic group, impose excessive punishment, and bully under the guise of righteousness—such acts are equally unreasonable, illegal, and merely pretexts and fig leaves for racist conduct
Some acts of racial discrimination often come with specific excuses or reasons, such as accusing the targeted Chinese individuals of uncivilized or immoral behavior, or claiming that “Chinese people have low moral standards.” Indeed, if someone behaves immorally, they should be condemned and stopped, but this should be applied equally to all ethnic groups and individuals, and based on the facts—not selective condemnation and law enforcement, using a “magnifying glass” to nitpick and find fault with Chinese people while turning a blind eye or letting others off lightly for the same behavior in other ethnic groups or among locals.
Moreover, criticism and punishment for uncivilized or immoral behavior should be proportionate and measured, not exaggerated or maliciously exploited over minor infractions (such as speaking on the phone at normal volume on a subway in Japan) as a pretext to stir up trouble and bully.
While there are indeed valid criticisms about the overall moral quality of Chinese people, that does not justify indiscriminate racial discrimination. Looking at the history of racial discrimination around the world, excuses like “low educational level,” “lack of hygiene,” “lack of discipline,” or “greedy and corrupt” have often been used to discriminate against Black people, Native Americans, Asians, and Jews. These excuses have long been dissected and criticized by anti-discrimination scholars and cannot serve as legitimate justifications for discrimination or as reasons to stigmatize entire ethnic groups—let alone to justify harms far exceeding the actual impact of those individuals’ uncivil behavior. The U.S. government has apologized multiple times for past anti-Chinese policies and laws that were based on similar reasoning.
The connection between the discrimination suffered by Chinese and overseas Chinese and changes in China’s domestic situation and the international background
The increasingly serious wave of anti-China and anti-Chinese sentiment in recent years is rooted not only in the deep-seated human tendency to reject outsiders and racial superiority, but also closely linked to China’s deteriorating relationships with many countries, its relatively isolated position, and its poor international image.
As a result, Chinese people and overseas Chinese communities have been subjected to discrimination and exclusion in many countries. China’s economic downturn, internal conflicts, and the aggressive, nationalistic behavior of some CCP supporters—as well as the poor human rights situations in regions like Xinjiang and Tibet—have all contributed to the negative perception of China by foreign governments and the public, and have further catalyzed racial discrimination against Chinese people as a group, even affecting naturalized citizens and those born and raised overseas.
The Beijing government’s actions in Hong Kong and its stance toward Taiwan have further intensified tensions between Mainlanders and people from Hong Kong and Taiwan, worsening relations and escalating mutual insults and even hatred. Many exiled Hong Kongers and Taiwan localists not only harbor hatred toward China and Mainlanders, but are also fluent in Chinese and well-versed in exposing aspects of Mainland China that the rest of the world may not be familiar with, allowing them to conduct more “precise” and active anti-China (not just anti-CCP or anti-authoritarian) propaganda online.
Some people from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China have initiated the “Great Translation Movement,” in which they translate various negative incidents and online comments from the Mainland into English, Japanese, and other foreign languages, and spread them across platforms such as “X (Twitter),” Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit. The stated aim is to oppose the CCP and authoritarian oppression and to counteract censorship, but in reality, much of it is an attempt to publicize negative portrayals of Chinese behavior to Western, Japanese, Korean, and other foreign audiences, in order to tarnish the image of Chinese people and provoke further anti-China and anti-Chinese actions as a way to vent their resentment.
The real purpose of the “Great Translation Movement” can be inferred from the content they choose to translate, their tendencies, and the implications they suggest—it is not “harsh criticism out of deep love,” nor a genuine call for foreign attention to Chinese human rights or for support of the Chinese people. Rather, it is an effort aimed purely at humiliation and hatred. And in practice, the movement has not helped promote democracy in Mainland China or weaken the CCP regime—it has instead harmed the daily lives and careers of Chinese people and overseas Chinese, damaging the interests of the nation and its people as a whole.
Of course, it is not only the “Great Translation Movement.” In many other instances, ordinary people from Mainland China and overseas Chinese born or raised in Mainland China have become tools and victims caught in the crossfire between the CCP regime and political opposition forces—used, scapegoated, and abandoned by both sides. These civilians, who often have little to do with politics and hold no clear political stance (at most they could be considered “The comfortably indifferent/The apolitical self-preservers”), are nonetheless stigmatized with labels such as “Wumao,” “Little Pink,” “Gaohua("Higher Chinese",a satirical term for overseas Chinese who are seen as condescendingly critical of China and viewed as having betrayed their homeland),” or “Colonial Lackey,” and are subjected to unjust attacks. This is a tragedy and a shame shared by all Chinese people and overseas Chinese—excluding the elite classes and those with actual political affiliations.
The fragmented state of the Chinese and Chinese diaspora, their lack of awareness and capacity to defend their rights; irresponsibility and inaction of Chinese official bodies
Chinese people and overseas Chinese communities face various forms of discrimination and exclusion, yet there is a lack of active resistance, and in reality, it is difficult to confront discrimination. This is largely due to the fragmented nature of Han Chinese from mainland China and overseas Chinese, who lack the cohesion of a national community and the organizational strength of a civil society. In particular, the authoritarian system in mainland China does not support a strong and resilient civil society; the public lacks both the capacity and the conditions to defend civil rights and to counter discrimination. Chinese people also rarely receive education or training against discrimination, and many overseas Chinese are politically apathetic—factors which together weaken both awareness and ability to resist discrimination and to protect rights.
Moreover, the Chinese government is not a government truly of the people, and the embassies and consulates abroad are not institutions elected by or delegated from the people, nor do they have a genuine human rights consciousness or a sense of duty to protect their citizens. As a result, they are not accountable to the people and are not subject to public oversight. Naturally, they do not actively fulfill the responsibility of protecting ordinary Chinese nationals or showing concern for overseas Chinese communities of various backgrounds, and they are ineffective in opposing racial discrimination in foreign countries.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its embassies and consulates primarily care about the interests and image of the CCP regime, the safety and well-being of CCP elites and their relatives abroad, and those Chinese and foreigners with special “United Front” value, rather than the rights of ordinary Chinese civilians and diaspora communities, or the collective interests of the Chinese people/nation. (In fact, some CCP officials and entities, out of sinister psychology or malicious intentions—such as to undermine Chinese unity or sabotage friendly communication and connections between Chinese people and foreigners—may even deliberately turn a blind eye to racism and bullying against Chinese people and the Chinese diaspora.)
Many “hometown associations” and “student unions” are largely symbolic in form and lack any real capacity to take action against discrimination. Many overseas students who are so-called “little pinks” (pro-CCP nationalists) are devoted to the CCP regime but show little concern for the rights and suffering of their compatriots. On one hand, they frequently express “patriotic” and “wolf warrior” sentiments, yet on the other, they shy away from participating in anti-discrimination struggles and are unwilling to truly help their fellow Chinese—especially those from lower or working-class backgrounds. Their stance and attitude toward ordinary Chinese civilians and diaspora communities mirror those of the CCP and its diplomatic missions. At the same time, there are no independent media platforms—free from unjustified “stability maintenance” censorship—that truly speak out for mainland Chinese and the Chinese diaspora. As a result, many instances of racial discrimination are neither exposed nor criticized, making it even harder to attract attention from mainstream society or to seek redress.
How China’s politically sensitive issues have become the “Achilles’ heel”/”Soft Spot”of Chinese people and tools exploited by racists for impunity, reflecting sinister and malicious intentions
One especially notable issue is that due to censorship in mainland China and taboos surrounding politically sensitive topics, Chinese people find it very difficult to expose, criticize, or counter forms of racism disguised as “anti-Communist,” “anti-dictatorship,” or “pro-democracy” discourse. Often, they will simply keep their distance or avoid the topic entirely if they happen to encounter it. The Chinese authorities’ muted and subdued response to discrimination against Chinese people and the diaspora stems not only from the fact that they are unelected and unaccountable to the public, but also from their fear of engaging with sensitive issues, which might bring trouble or affect the image and stability of the CCP regime.
Many racists have noticed this vulnerability and are therefore even more eager to mix racist behavior with politically sensitive issues, deliberately referencing sensitive terms (such as “June 4, 1989,” “Tiananmen Incident,” “Hong Kong/Taiwan/Tibet independence,” “Xinjiang concentration camps”) and images (such as satirical pictures of Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, or the famous “Tank Man” photo from Tiananmen Square) to obscure the malicious nature of their racism and to mock Chinese people even more viciously under the guise of political criticism. They are not genuinely concerned with human rights in China, but rather use these topics to ridicule and degrade Chinese people (while hiding their own racist actions). This distinction is quite clear. It’s like a victim of domestic violence—some outsiders may offer genuine care, help, and support with necessities, while others merely watch the spectacle, add insult to injury, and treat the abuse as gossip. The difference between the two is not hard to recognize.
Chinese people who suffer from discrimination or even attacks under the guise of political discourse often do not dare to touch on politically sensitive topics, and if they attempt to expose it on domestic platforms, they risk being censored or banned. As a result, they can only “swallow the bitterness in silence,” suffering in silence. This further fuels racial discrimination against Chinese people, as the perpetrators learn that Chinese people have such “soft spots,” making them easier targets with little chance of retaliation. The result is more rampant and unrestrained discrimination and bullying. This is a key reason why discrimination against Chinese people is increasing and worsening in many countries and regions around the world.
Characteristics and harms of racial discrimination: diverse and severe, with destructive impacts on victims’ work, education, daily life, interpersonal relationships, and mental and physical health depending on circumstances and severity
The racial discrimination faced by Chinese and people of Chinese descent across various nationalities—regardless of the form or excuse—is inherently vile. Racial discrimination is an unreasonable, indiscriminate act of bullying that exploits power imbalances. It often involves verbal and physical abuse, selective service, and unfair law enforcement, causing tangible harm to victims’ education, work, careers, daily life, mental well-being, and social relationships. It damages the individual’s physical and mental health and hinders the survival and development of the entire victimized group.
Of course, each incident of racial discrimination, and the overall discriminatory environments in different countries, vary in their specific harm to Chinese and diaspora victims. Some severe cases of discrimination can even destroy a person’s future (e.g., facing discrimination during key moments in education or employment), disrupt family happiness (e.g., bullying causes psychological distress that worsens family conflict), or even result in physical and psychological trauma or death (e.g., experiencing discrimination in healthcare, being violently attacked by racists, having personal information leaked and suffering serious harassment, or facing racially motivated police abuse or delayed law enforcement).
Chinese/Mainland Han Chinese/Global Chinese have endured immense suffering and made great contributions to global civilization and economic prosperity; they should not be discriminated against, insulted, nitpicked or over-criticized, but rather respected and understood
In particular, when it comes to the Chinese people/Mainland Han Chinese, this group should not be subject to discrimination and stigmatization. Since modern times, the Chinese nation, predominantly Han, has suffered from internal turmoil and foreign invasions. Most of its people have long lived in poverty and pain. Yet this nation once created a brilliant civilization, endured extreme hardships with resilience, and after the Reform and Opening-up, became the “world’s factory,” providing cheap labor and affordable, high-quality products to the world.
Whether because of their suffering or their contributions, this nation and each individual Chinese person (except those who have committed significant crimes) deserve more respect, not discrimination. Assistance should be provided to help this group and every individual overcome their hardships. As for some uncivilized behaviors exhibited by certain Chinese individuals, considering that the Chinese people have only recently emerged from a brutal history of internal chaos and external aggression, deep poverty, and—until recently—lived in hunger and cold, and now still suffer from injustice and immense life pressures, they clearly should not be harshly condemned. Nor should opposition to “uncivilized behavior” be used as a pretext for malicious abuse. Rather, more empathy, understanding, and respect should be shown.
The Chinese Communist Party does not represent the Chinese people; Chinese people are victims of CCP rule and deserve more sympathy and special care, not secondary harm and added insult to injury
To discriminate against or reject Chinese individuals and the group as a whole for political reasons is both unreasonable and unjust. China currently lacks democracy and the rule of law; its people are the greatest victims. The ruling elite and vested interests are a minority. Most Chinese citizens are the governed. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is not the same as China, and the rulers clearly do not represent the people. In fact, their identity and interests often directly oppose those of the general populace. Similarly, the “wumao” and “little pinks” are only a small minority among the Chinese and Chinese diaspora. Most Chinese people do not actively support CCP rule but remain silent due to personal safety and other concerns.
The authoritarian rule of the CCP and the poor human rights conditions in China are not the same as the Nazi Germany or Imperial Japan cases, where aggression was directed at other countries and ethnic groups. Rather, the harm and suffering have been internal, inflicted upon the Chinese people themselves. Many overseas Chinese have fled China due to the harsh living conditions and have settled in other countries.
Under such circumstances, people in other countries should show extra sympathy to the Chinese and treat them with more compassion than they do toward citizens of democratic, wealthy nations. This approach would be more consistent with humanity and conscience. Discrimination, exclusion, and humiliation only add to the trauma experienced by the Chinese people—who suffer under authoritarian rule at home and then face further harm abroad from foreign groups.
Of course, many of those who discriminate against Chinese people—whether Japanese, Westerners, people from Hong Kong or Taiwan, or even some mainland “anti-China Han” individuals—are well aware of this. They simply use “anti-CCP” and “anti-authoritarianism” as excuses or smokescreens to further harm the Chinese, which is even more insidious and despicable. Their bullying and discrimination against Chinese people is like kicking someone when they’re down or rubbing salt into their wounds. It aligns—deliberately or coincidentally—with the CCP in oppressing and harming ordinary mainland Chinese citizens and the vulnerable, making it a case of moral depravity and shamelessness.
From these facts and deeper reflection, it can be inferred that the reason some ill-intentioned actors in other nations and ethnic groups can so easily bully the Chinese is precisely because they benefit from the authoritarian oppression the CCP imposes on its people. The CCP deprives citizens of their rights, uses repression as the core of its stability-maintenance strategy, and brainwashes people to be obedient and endure suffering. This results in a lack of rights consciousness and capacity for self-defense among the people, making it difficult for them to organize or resist discrimination and bullying—whether it comes from within China or from foreigners. The poor human rights situation in China further numbs the populace and makes them more accepting of mistreatment. Systemic discrimination within China based on status, occupation, or region has also dulled the severity and perception of foreign discrimination against Chinese people.
This reality not only weakens Chinese resistance to the CCP but also undermines their knowledge, organizational capacity, and ability to resist systemic discrimination and bullying from foreign or non-Chinese groups. In some cases involving racial discrimination—especially involving Japan—the Chinese authorities even manipulate social media platforms by deleting posts and banning accounts to suppress exposure of such incidents and stifle anti-discrimination efforts. The author has personally witnessed and tracked posts on Xiaohongshu detailing Japanese racial discrimination, which were quickly deleted.
Other nations and ethnic groups (including some Taiwanese) benefit from the CCP’s oppression of mainland Chinese people, which makes it easier for them to bully Chinese individuals. Yet they turn around and mock Chinese people using the very suffering imposed by CCP rule. This is a bitter irony and a form of more severe harm, revealing the malice of the discriminators.
According to the principles of equality and justice, the Chinese people should receive more sympathy, extra care, and additional support to make up for the harm caused by the CCP and other forces, and to bridge the gap in material and spiritual well-being compared to people from Europe, North America, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. But in reality, the opposite is true—many seize the opportunity to further discriminate against and bully mainland Chinese, worsening their already difficult situation.
Summary: Racial discrimination against Chinese/Chinese people is becoming increasingly severe worldwide in recent years. Chinese people and global Chinese should clearly recognize this, unite and support each other, collaborate with all parties, and strive to resist discrimination, defend dignity and rights, promote ethnic equality, and safeguard global civilization, peace, and diversity
In conclusion, the increasingly severe racial discrimination against Chinese and ethnic Chinese in various countries in recent years has resulted from a combination of factors: the resurgence of racism and extreme nationalism in many countries, the rise of global populism and social Darwinism, irrational Chinese foreign policy, a deteriorating international environment, and worsening relations between China and many countries. At the same time, the disorganized and fragmented state of the Chinese people and diaspora, combined with China’s unique political system and censorship environment, has created vulnerabilities that give discriminators more excuses and opportunities, making the racism against Chinese people more egregious and harder to combat.
Faced with this reality, Chinese people and overseas Chinese must have a keen awareness of their situation—recognize the discrimination they face, the damage to their rights and interests, the reasons and dangers of such discrimination—and think actively about how to respond. Within the bounds of personal safety and practical conditions, they should participate in anti-discrimination efforts wherever possible: seeking justice through legal means, advocating against anti-Chinese and anti-Chinese diaspora discrimination, denouncing discriminatory behavior, cooperating with civil rights organizations and NGOs across countries, building solidarity with other minority groups (including those also vulnerable to discrimination, such as Black and Muslim communities, as well as allies from dominant groups like white people who stand for justice), and learning from the experiences of others who have fought racism in the past. They must fight back against discrimination and bullying targeting themselves, their compatriots, and their ethnic group as a whole, to defend their rights, dignity, and interests. If they remain indifferent or submissive in the face of racism, it will only embolden the discriminators, leading to more acts of discrimination and harm that will ultimately affect themselves, their families, and the broader Chinese and Chinese diaspora communities.
As for all forms and excuses used to justify racial discrimination against Chinese and ethnic Chinese of various nationalities, such behavior is fundamentally wrong and reprehensible and should be condemned and criticized. Of course, Chinese people and overseas Chinese should also abide by public order and moral norms. If individuals violate laws or ethical standards, it is appropriate to criticize and hold them accountable. However, such actions should not justify indiscriminate discrimination against all Chinese or ethnic Chinese, nor selective targeting, nor blowing minor issues out of proportion and responding in ways far worse than the original misconduct.
The Chinese people and the global Chinese diaspora as a whole have historically created a glorious civilization and left a lasting legacy for the world. In modern times, they have suffered great hardships and trauma and yet contributed enormously to global economic development, peace, and prosperity. Therefore, people of other nations, regions, and ethnic groups clearly should not discriminate against or insult them. Instead, they should engage in respectful and equal dialogue, working together to uphold the hard-won peace, diversity, and interethnic harmony of modern human civilization.
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