WeChat in Racism Storm, Translates 'Black Foreigner' into N-Word

WeChat is facing backlash over its translation software.

by That's, 11 October 2017

We Spoke to Jacobie Kinsey About the #DontEatMe Incident

"I would like for EVERYONE to continue to grow and learn about others that are different from them."

by Ned Kelly, 09 April 2022

2 Expats Face Investigation in Shenzhen for Racist Comments in WeChat Group

The two foreigners made reference to the Nanjing Massacre atrocity, while also using the slur 'Chink' on multiple occasions.

by Bryan Grogan, 08 October 2018

UPDATE: WeChat Removes Offensive Translation, Apologizes

WeChat has removed an offensive translation using the N-word from its app

by That's, 11 October 2017

Chinese Man Behind Racist African Videos Arrested

Lu Ke was arrested in Zambia for making racist videos that exploit people in Malawi.

by Lars James Hamer, 22 June 2022

Is This Racist Chinese Detergent Ad For Real?

A commercial that appears to be advertising a Chinese laundry detergent brand has been widely circulating on WeChat due to its heavily racist undertones.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 26 May 2016

Chinese-Congolese Singer Zhong Feifei on Competing on Reality TV and New Music

From studying global security to competing in a Chinese singing reality show.

by Phoebe Kut, 26 January 2021

China’s Most Famous Laowai Apologizes for Blackface

Mark Rowswell, better known in China by his stage name Dashan, apologized on Twitter on February 8 for appearing in blackface 35 years ago.

by Matthew Bossons, 11 February 2019

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