Chinese and Australian flags are seen in Canberra. There has been a sustained increase in anti-Chinese and more broadly anti-Asian racial abuse in Australia, especially after the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: AFP
Opinion
Opinion
How Australia’s media and politicians can stop fuelling anti-China sentiment
- Anti-Asian abuse and harassment is on the rise in Australia as the media and some politicians paint China as a nation to be feared and loathed
- Australia should use its legal system to stamp out racial abuse and its media should take a more nuanced and balanced approach to China
Chinese and Australian flags are seen in Canberra. There has been a sustained increase in anti-Chinese and more broadly anti-Asian racial abuse in Australia, especially after the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: AFP
