The epidemic of anti-Asian hate

Hate crimes against Asians up by more than 300% in US as Covid pandemic fuels tensions

The US and Chinese flags flying over Chinatown in New York City
The US and Chinese flags flying over Chinatown in New York City
(Image credit: Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images)

A brutal assault in which a 67-year-old woman was punched more than 125 times has renewed calls for urgent action to tackle a surge in anti-Asian hatred.

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