How anti-Chinese sentiment is spreading on social media

How anti-Chinese sentiment is spreading on social media

Instead of using neutral and scientific language like “coronavirus” and “Covid-19,” people are posting online about the “Chinese virus,” “Chinese coronavirus,” “Wuhan virus,” or the “Kung Flu.” Much of this ramping-up can be linked to public statements and social media posts by Republican politicians, including US president Donald Trump. An atmosphere of hate and stigmatization is already having harmful consequences out in the real world.