This archive report was first published on 5 May 2020.
Africans in China Face Racial Attacks Amid COVID-19 Outbreak ¶
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, Africans in China have been subjected to racial attacks and mistreatment, prompting an outpouring of solidarity from Kenyans and Africans worldwide.
On May 4, 2020, users took to Twitter to condemn the racial attacks using the hashtag #BlackChina, urging the Chinese government to treat Africans with respect.
Many Kenyans living in China have been kicked out of their houses and are now living on the streets, relying on well-wishers for food and basic necessities.
The Kenyan government responded to the situation by requesting the Chinese government to address the issue, stating that it had raised the complaint with Beijing and that China was working with local authorities in Guangzhou to safeguard all Kenyans there.
As the situation continues to unfold, Africans worldwide are coming together to express their support and solidarity with those suffering in China.
Here are some tweets from the #BlackChina movement:
- "The African continent is finally waking up to the danger of China. African leaders are realizing they need to confront China over racism and abuse of Africans in China." - @dijoni (May 5, 2020)
- "United we STAND, forget six feet apart we need to STAND together. We as the world not just one country but as a world that STANDS together and unites as whole." - @JoeyMCalderon (May 5, 2020)
- "This is just sad, WE demand an apology #blackchina" - @markmuchirii (May 4, 2020)
As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that the African community is coming together to express their support and solidarity with those suffering in China.
