Growing hate crime against Asian Americans
The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at the growing problem of hate crime directed at Asian Americans in the US. The reasons for this aren't clear, although many point the finger at politicians who for months sought to blame China for the Covid pandemic.
Nationally, Asian American business leaders are mobilising to raise awareness, while Local communities struggle to contain the problem on the streets.
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