Mai Xiong, a Macomb County commissioner in Michigan, has issued a public statement after facing racially motivated attacks on social media, with individuals accusing her of being a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
“You’re just another Chinese ccp spy,” one of the comments read.
“It suddenly got more Chinese in America and my town! Dark days ahead,” one user said.
“Bringing the CCP with,” another wrote.
“These attacks not only reflect ignorance but also perpetuate harmful biases that have real-life consequences,” she wrote on Monday. “Assuming someone’s nationality or political affiliations based on their appearances or ethnicity is not only inaccurate but deeply offensive.”
“To combat racism, we must actively listen to the experiences of all Americans and amplify their voices,” she said. “It’s crucial to stand together in denouncing bigotry and discrimination in all its forms. The fight against racism is everyone’s responsibility….
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