anti-Asian
adjective
ˌan-tē-ˈā-zhən 
-shən,
ˌan-ˌtī-
: opposed to or hostile toward the people or culture of Asia
anti-Asian discrimination
anti-Asian bias
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The university announced in November increased security measures after two instances of graffiti containing antisemitic, anti-Asian and anti-Muslim rhetoric, along with threats of violence towards members of the university community were found.
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Tim Fang,
CBS News,
22 May 2026
Asian American communities had been documenting anti-Asian bias in admissions, for decades, at multiple institutions of higher education.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
The resignation of a Southern California mayor who pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent for China has sparked backlash and fears of anti-Asian discrimination.
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
The charges have Arcadia’s predominantly Asian American community worried about potential anti-Asian backlash, though city officials emphasize that Wang’s alleged misconduct occurred before her 2022 election to the City Council.
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Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Tim Fang,
CBS News,
22 May 2026
Asian American communities had been documenting anti-Asian bias in admissions, for decades, at multiple institutions of higher education.
—
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
The resignation of a Southern California mayor who pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent for China has sparked backlash and fears of anti-Asian discrimination.
—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
The charges have Arcadia’s predominantly Asian American community worried about potential anti-Asian backlash, though city officials emphasize that Wang’s alleged misconduct occurred before her 2022 election to the City Council.
—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Anti-Asian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-Asian. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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