Racism Against Black People in China Amid Pandemic Sparks Diplomatic Crisis

Racism Against Black People in China Amid Pandemic Sparks Diplomatic Crisis
African men walk near Little North Road, part of an ethnically diverse quarter of Guangzhou known as Little Africa in Guangzhou, China, on Feb. 3, 2019. Betsy Joles/Getty Images
Eva Fu
Eva Fu
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Abuse and racism against Africans in southern China amid pandemic fears have spurred backlash in their home countries, leading to diplomatic tensions.

Having claimed success in suppressing the pathogen, China over the past month has announced few local infections, instead highlighting imported cases, although research studies, accounts from locals, and internal documents have challenged the authenticity of the official data.

Eva Fu
Eva Fu
Reporter
Eva Fu is an award-winning, New York-based journalist for The Epoch Times focusing on U.S. politics, U.S.-China relations, religious freedom, and human rights. Contact Eva at [email protected]
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