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My Hong Kong | A Chinese granny and hate crime victim shows us ‘enough is enough’ and we should never be afraid to fight for the truth
- When 76-year-old Xie Xiaozhen was punched in the face in an unprovoked attack by a white male in his 30s, she fought back
- Her resolve is a lesson to us all in standing up and speaking out against racism and all forms of bigotry
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I have to admit that I love the story of “David and Goliath” being played out in real life. Everyone loves a good underdog story, and perhaps now more than ever, we need stories such as these to uplift us.
Fighting racial inequality and combating racial violence has been an unrelenting battle around the world, especially in the US. In recent years, we have witnessed how race-related issues have divided the world. And in some extreme cases – such as the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020 – they have caused nations to implode into social and political upheaval.
There is no doubt that racism exists in every corner of the globe. And unfortunately, Covid-19 has fanned the flames of prejudice against Asian-Americans. This hatred was spurred by then US President Donald Trump, who repeatedly used flippant terms such as “Chinese virus” and “kung flu” when discussing the coronavirus pandemic.
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Even after the end of his presidency, the effects of his anti-Asian rhetoric are still being felt in overseas Asian communities.
But every now and then, when we hear stories of victims fighting back or bringing the perpetrators down, we feel a sense of satisfaction, knowing that the culprits are getting their comeuppance.
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