Sinophobia is the fear, intense dislike or hatred of China and anything or anybody from China, with a history dating back centuries.
2020 brought about a resurgence of Sinophobia that affected not only people of Chinese descent or origin but also other East Asian communities.
Attacks often go unreported for a variety of reasons, which include a lack of trust in authorities to do anything, the language barrier, or a fear that their report will not be taken seriously. Another reason is that among the Chinese there is a culture of “standing aside from troubles,” wanting to keep their head down and not attract further attention or problems.
Supporting resources for students
- You can call 999 in an emergency to speak to Police or 101 for non-emergencies. If not an emergency, but you wish to report something, you can report online
- On Your Side is a UK-wide support and reporting service for anyone in the UK who identifies as East and Southeast Asian who has experienced racism or any forms of hate.
- Learn more about The University of Edinburgh’s support and guidance for students who have experienced any forms of discrimination
- The Advice Place is run by the Student's Association and is a third-party crime reporting site. If you are a victim of a crime, they can support you.
Supporting resources for staff
- You can call 999 in an emergency to speak to Police or 101 for non-emergencies. If not an emergency, but you wish to report something, you can report online
- On Your Side is a UK-wide support and reporting service for anyone in the UK who identifies as East and Southeast Asian who has experienced racism or any forms of hate.