CHINESE
EMBASSY DEMANDS PUBLIC APOLOGY TO CARMEN SALINAS FOR ITS COMMENTS ON
CORONAVIRUSES
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| Actress Carmen Salinas |
MEXICO
CITY, MX.- The Chinese Embassy in Mexico takes note of the recent interview
with actress Carmen Salinas, in which she slandered the Chinese people saying
that the coronavirus is a punishment for eating puppies and kittens in China,
even using the racist and discriminatory word of "chinito", published
El Heraldo de México.
His
comment shook us; We found it absurd and offensive. We condemn it and
communicate the following:
1. The
origin of the new coronavirus has not been identified so far. Mrs. Carmen
Salinas' extreme speech reveals a lack of basic knowledge and ignorance. The
racist term "Chinese" that appeared in the 19th century was abandoned
by history and has been mentioned again in the 21st century in the framework of
an open, plural and globalized society.
This is a
blatant provocation to the Chinese people and the Chinese residing overseas,
and also reflects a lack of values towards humanity. Being the public figure,
the unsubstantiated words of Ms. Carmen Salinas confuse the public, slander
China and lacerate the friendship between the Chinese and Mexican peoples. We
strongly oppose your comments, request that you amend your error and offer a
public apology.














