Survey Reveals Chinese Americans Face Rising Discrimination Amid U.S.-China Tensions

A majority of Chinese Americans report increased discrimination and mental health struggles as political rhetoric and policies strain U.S.-China relations.

• A survey by the Committee of 100 and the University of Chicago found that 64% of Chinese Americans feel U.S.-China relations negatively impact how they are treated.
• Over half of the respondents criticized federal officials for not adequately addressing violence against their communities.
• The study highlighted significant mental health issues, particularly among younger and female Chinese Americans, due to racial discrimination.
• Four in five Chinese Americans are concerned about the rhetoric used by 2024 presidential candidates regarding China, fearing it fosters prejudice.
• The Committee of 100 recommends increased investment in mental health services and better data collection on hate crimes to combat these issues.

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