Has the killing of George Floyd sparked a ‘racial awakening’ in China?
By DW
19 July 2020 |
3:45 pm
China's Black community members speak out on how they experience race, racism and solidarity in the country. Black Lives Matter has also prompted more citizens to discuss the treatment of Chinese ethnic minorities.
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