US President Donald Trump has defended the Asian Americans, calling them “amazing people”, following the increasing attack on the community after his use of the term “Chinese virus” for the deadly coronavirus.
Last week, President Trump said that China is responsible for the spread of the novel coronavirus and called the COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus”.
He insisted the term was accurate because the virus originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
“It is very important that we totally protect our Asian-American community in the United States and all around the world,” Trump told reporters at a White House news conference.
“They (Asian Americans) are amazing people and the spreading of the virus is not their fault in any way, shape or form. They are working closely with us to get rid of it. We will prevail together. That is very important,” Trump said.
Over the last few days reports have emerged of a series of attacks on Chinese Americans.
His critics, in particular human rights bodies and the Democrats, allege that his recent remarks describing coronavirus as “Chinese Virus” because of its origin, has created anti-Chinese atmosphere in the US. However, Trump has denied this.
Indian express
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