Biden: "Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Must Stop"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] On the 11th (local time), U.S. President Joe Biden urged an end to hate crimes against Asian Americans, which have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a national address that day, President Biden said, "There have been vicious hate crimes targeting Asian Americans since the COVID-19 pandemic," according to AFP and other news agencies.

He raised his voice, saying, "This (hate crimes against Asian Americans) is wrong. It is un-American. It must stop immediately."

Meanwhile, on the first anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden promised that this year's Independence Day (July 4) would allow small private gatherings with family and acquaintances.

He stated, "I will order all states to make all adults eligible for vaccination by May 1." The White House has set the upcoming Independence Day as the starting point for returning to normal life.

President Biden's address came right after signing a massive $1.9 trillion (approximately 2,140 trillion KRW) economic stimulus bill. It was also his first address broadcast during a major time slot since taking office.

He said, "We faced and overcame one of the harshest and darkest periods in this country's history," adding, "I promise you will come out stronger."

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