Allegations of racism against Africans in China unacceptable if true-Analyst

SAfm — Africa - China relations have been rocked by allegations of racism as the Covid-19 pandemic persists globally. Africans are reportedly being blamed for a second wave of the novel Coronavirus outbreak in China. A protest letter by a group of African ambassadors in Beijing has detailed concerns over the reports. The allegations include forced evictions of Africans from hostels, selective covid-19 testing and illegal seizure of passports. South Africa has urged China to investigate the reports. The African Union Commission has also summoned the Chinese Ambassador in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to provide an explanation regarding the reports.