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» Racism Now Illegal in China

"After more than a decade of debate, a controversial anti-racism bill has been unanimously approved by legislators in Hong Kong. This could be good news for non-Chinese Hong Kongers like the Arcilla family. Originally from the Philippines, the Arcillas have called Hong Kong home for more than two decades. … Yet they face racism on a daily basis. Father Ray Arcilla, 54, said he has been called 'stupid' and 'brainless' in the course of his work as an engineer, simply because of the colour of his skin. … Ethnic minority groups, who make up five per cent of Hong Kong's seven million population, have long complained of discrimination from the majority-Chinese population, especially towards the darker-skinned South Asians."

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George W. Bush Never Ceases To Amaze

Our President with Filipino President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at the White House today discussing "Phillipine-Americans:"

PRESIDENT BUSH: Madam President, it is a pleasure to welcome you back to the Oval Office. We have just had a very constructive dialogue. First, I want to tell you how proud I am to be the President of a nation that — in which there's a lot of Philippine-Americans. They love America and they love their heritage. And I reminded the President that I am reminded of the great talent of the — of our Philippine-Americans when I eat dinner at the White House. (Laughter.)

PRESIDENT ARROYO: Yes.

PRESIDENT BUSH: And the chef is a great person and a really good cook, by the way, Madam President.

PRESIDENT ARROYO: Thank you.

Jun 24, 2008 · posted by Lauren Williams, Stereohyped · Link · 17 Responses