A passenger wears a protective face mask at Brisbane International Airport in Australia. Photo: EPA
Chinese-Australians feel fear and loathing as coronavirus panic sparks racist incidents
- For many, the outbreak has been an uncomfortable reminder that prejudice lurks beneath the surface of Australia’s multicultural society
- Authorities have issued condemnations amid the sharp rise in such incidents, with the country’s race discrimination commissioner urging unity and calm
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A passenger wears a protective face mask at Brisbane International Airport in Australia. Photo: EPA