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Calling It The “Chinese Virus” Isn’t Racist

Over the past several months, the world has watched in fear as COVID-19 has evolved into a full-blown, global pandemic. Millions are in lockdown, hundreds of thousands of people are infected, and tens of thousands, unfortunately, have already died, with many more in critical condition.

By Lauren Chen2 min read
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And with all this happening, with all the lives and economies that hang in the balance, for some reason, a different narrative has simultaneously persisted. If you’ve been online in the past few weeks, you’ll already be familiar with the fiery debate over whether saying “Wuhan virus” or “Chinese virus” is, in fact, racist.