); There s always been the light-hearted the Chinese are a great bunch of lads comments - but things have changed
Anti-Asian abuse has increased in Ireland and around the world during the pandemic, including in memes, posts and videos. By Adam Daly Saturday 29 May 2021, 12:05 AM 13 hours ago 26,816 Views 58 Comments
FOR MOONYOUNG HONG, the killing of six Asian-American women on 16 March in Atlanta, Georgia was the latest incident in an unrelenting time of anti-Asian violence around the world and a tipping point for her to speak up.
The PhD researcher in the School of English at Trinity College said the relative silence in Ireland toward the anti-Asian hate movement, in comparison with global actions, left her feeling neglected and somewhat vulnerable.