Heightened apprehension among Asians in the US

Demonstrators at the 'Stop Asian Hate March and Rally' in Koreatown on March 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. March 27 is the #StopAsianHate National Day of Action against anti-Asian violence.— AFP

THERE is a general climate of heightened apprehension and concern among Asians, including Malaysians, in the United States following increased Asian hate in the country after the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, observes Elina Noor (pic), who is Director of Political-Security Affairs at the Asia Society Policy Institute, Washington DC.

In response to rising anti-Asian racism, Elina notes that the Biden administration has taken steps to recognise and address the situation.