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A new campaign aims to help Chinese restaurants losing business over coronavirus fears
From CNN's Jessie Yeung
Staff clear a table at a Chinese restaurant in Melbourne, Australia, on February 14. Credit: William West/AFP/Getty Images
Chinese restaurants in Australia and elsewhere have been suffering for nearly two months, with many reporting a drop in business due to public fears over the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Now, a social media campaign in Australia is urging communities to rally around their local Chinese restaurant, as authorities warn against the danger of misinformation and racialized stigma.
The campaign, launched this week by Australian political activist group GetUp!, encourages people to show their support by spreading the hashtag #IWillEatWithYou and pledging to support struggling Chinese businesses.
RELATED Chinese restaurants are losing business over coronavirus fears
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A new campaign aims to help Chinese restaurants losing business over coronavirus fears
From CNN's Jessie Yeung
Chinese restaurants in Australia and elsewhere have been suffering for nearly two months, with many reporting a drop in business due to public fears over the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Now, a social media campaign in Australia is urging communities to rally around their local Chinese restaurant, as authorities warn against the danger of misinformation and racialized stigma.
The campaign, launched this week by Australian political activist group GetUp!, encourages people to show their support by spreading the hashtag #IWillEatWithYou and pledging to support struggling Chinese businesses.
RELATED Chinese restaurants are losing business over coronavirus fears
February 18, 2020 coronavirus news
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