WSCRC

Washington State China Relations Council

  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Mission and History
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Washington State China Relations Fund
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Membership Levels
    • Member Directory
    • Member Spotlight
  • EVENTS & PROGRAMS
    • Events Calendar
    • Recent News
    • Videos & Webinars

Mar 23 2021

Washington State China Relations Council Statement on Asian Hate Crimes

The Washington State China Relations Council condemns the rise of hate crimes against people of Asian and Pacific ethnicity. As the country’s oldest state-level organization dedicated to improving ties with China, the Council strives to create relationships and build greater understanding among the people of China and the United States. We are saddened by the alarming increase in hateful speech and violence directed towards the Asian immigrant and AAPI communities and extend our support and condolences to all those affected.

Since the onset of COVID-19, the irresponsible labelling of the pandemic as the “China Virus” and other racially charged epithets have exacerbated a trend of increased discrimination and resentment towards immigrants in general, and specifically those from Asia. The Council stands with members of the AAPI community and celebrates the great contributions made to our shared community by Asians of all origins. Here in the Puget Sound region, Asian-Americans comprise a significant share of our population, adding diversity and vibrancy to our community. The heritage of our region is tied to the flourishing of a multi-cultural society which has long included Asians and Pacific Islanders.

The Council will continue to denounce both individual and institutional racism. We have worked for many years to increase cross-cultural understanding with Asia. We will be unceasing in our efforts to assure individuals of all ethnicities that this community is their community.   

Written by

Search

Language Option

Social Media

Address

Washington State China Relations Council

1301 5th Avenue, Suite 1500 Seattle, WA 98101-2611

Tel: (206) 441 - 4419

E-mail: info@wscrc.org

Contact Us

Copyright ©2021 Washington State China Relations Council. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2021 · Altitude Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Events

  • Responding to Anti-Asian Violence & Crime in Our Community -
    04/20/2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Violent attacks and other crimes against Asians and Pacific Islanders have increased dramatically in recent months all over the United States, including in our own region. The most violent of these was the murder of eight people in Atlanta on...
      • WSCRC EVENT
  • Book Talk: A conversation with the author of “Challenging China” -
    04/28/2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • As people are discovering in recent months--whether in Alaska, Japan or Canada--U.S. presidents may come and go but thorny issues with China remain. In Challenging China, a new book published in early April of this year, Seattle's own Sam Kaplan asserts...
      • WSCRC EVENT