Readers react to an opinion piece by Globe editor Adrian Lee about the coronavirus and what it means to be Chinese-Canadian
Customers trying to decide which N95 mask to buy at Rotblott's Discount Warehouse are photographed on Jan. 27, 2020.This is clearly a sensitive issue, and it’s nice to sit back and read the comments after several hours. First, let me say that no country has, or probably could have, achieved as much as China did in such a short period of time.
For someone like myself who is not keen on dual nationality, although not from any racial or ethnic bias, I can assure you a large majority of Canadians are far more tolerant now than they used to be. When I was growing up, Catholics and Protestants rarely mixed! – We must separate our fear and bigotry from common sense and science. This outbreak is of grave concern for all countries in the world. Our government is lagging behind the leading Western countries’ efforts to protect their citizens.
As a Chinese person, my culture and ethnic identity will always stay with me. I am proud of it and do not need affirmation from anyone else. I was born in China and therefore am forever connected to that country and people. It is just as important a part of me as Canada is. I am hopeful for the future of that country and people, and inspired by how much was accomplished within such a short period of time. I have a great life in Canada, which I love dearly.
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