<p>A growing number of alleged China-originated videos targeting Singapore’s Indian community have drawn criticism from MPs, including Edwin Tong. Some see Singapore as culturally aligned with China because of its Chinese-majority population. But Singapore has long defined itself as a multicultural nation with its own identity. As online narratives become more divisive and anti-Indian sentiments spread across social media, a question emerges: Is this what modern racism looks like?</p>

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#856 Are We Witnessing a New Form of Racism?

JUN 12, 202623 MIN
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#856 Are We Witnessing a New Form of Racism?

JUN 12, 202623 MIN

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<p>A growing number of alleged China-originated videos targeting Singapore’s Indian community have drawn criticism from MPs, including Edwin Tong. Some see Singapore as culturally aligned with China because of its Chinese-majority population. But Singapore has long defined itself as a multicultural nation with its own identity. As online narratives become more divisive and anti-Indian sentiments spread across social media, a question emerges: Is this what modern racism looks like?</p>