President Donald Trump's allegations of Chinese interference in U.S. elections have prompted concern among some Chinese-American community members, who fear the remarks could fuel discrimination and anti-Asian hate crimes, reported by the South China Morning Post.
Some Chinese-American immigrants said they worry they could become scapegoats if political tensions escalate.
Community leaders cited a rise in anti-Asian incidents during the Covid-19 pandemic as a reason for concern.
The report referred to Pew Research Center findings showing many Asian Americans knew someone threatened or attacked because of their ethnicity. It also cited FBI data showing a sharp increase in anti-Asian hate crimes between 2020 and 2021.
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus criticized Trump's claims, arguing they were being used to advance his voting agenda. Others urged Asian-American communities to remain vigilant while avoiding panic.
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