The US House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning anti-Asian wording such as ＂China virus＂ and 14 Republicans joined.

　　[Global Network Reporter Li Dongyao] According to Reuters news, on the 17th local time, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning anti-Asian remarks related to the COVID-19 epidemic, including the words "China virus" frequently used by U.S. President Trump.

　　Reuters said that the resolution proposed by Democratic Rep. Grace Meng was passed by 243 votes in favor and 163 votes against, among which 14 Republicans and 229 Democrats voted for it, and all those who voted against it were Republicans.

　　According to reports, the relevant resolutions were passed to appeal to all government officials to condemn and oppose any form of anti-Asian sentiment, to condemn manifestations of racism and xenophobia, and to call on law enforcement agencies to investigate all forms of hate crimes.

　　The resolution mentioned that American health officials once said, "Call the new coronavirus ‘ China virus ’ It is inappropriate and inaccurate. "The resolution suggests that American leaders crack down on misinformation and discrimination.

　　According to Reuters, since the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic in the United States, verbal and personal attacks against Asian Americans have surged, and related groups and researchers have reported thousands of such incidents.

　　Grace Meng wrote on Twitter on the day of voting on the resolution: "HRes908 resolution sends a unified message that such paranoia, hatred and xenophobia will not be tolerated."

　　According to a press release issued by the office of Grace Meng, the sponsor of the resolution, she said: "The House of Representatives needs to take a tough and open stance against the shocking intolerance, discrimination and violence that occurred throughout the country during this public health crisis. Today, the House of Representatives has done this. "

　　Grace Meng said: "It is shameful and reckless that anti-Asian rhetoric and accusations against Asian Americans spread in Covid-19 are constantly appearing, especially when it comes from the leaders of our country, such as President Trump, minority leader McCarthy (House of Representatives) and many others, who use words such as ‘ China virus ’ 、‘ Wuhan virus ’ And ‘ Kung fu flu ’ Such wording has aroused people’s fear of Covid-19, using Asian Americans as scapegoats and inciting the flame of hatred. "

　　Reuters said that the move is to express the intention of the House of Representatives led by the Democratic Party through a resolution, so the resolution will not be submitted to the Senate led by the Republican Party for deliberation, nor will it be submitted to the White House for Trump to sign or veto.