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Originally Posted by cv129 Just like MERS (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome). Wuhan virus, China virus, these I understand. But “Chinese” refers to the people, regardless of their geographical location. I

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Just like MERS (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome). Wuhan virus, China virus, these I understand. But “Chinese” refers to the people, regardless of their geographical location. I think there’s a difference.

About as many people know the difference between China and Chinese (and Oriental) as know the difference between jealousy and envy - ie, not many. They are not being racist, they just don't know the difference.

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