WE CONDEMN FALSE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST WALTER WANG
LOS ANGELES, CA —Taiwanese American philanthropist and business executive Walter Wang is the latest subject of a false claim he has ties to the Chinese Communist Party. In response to a factually inaccurate conservative media report, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) issues this statement.
“We condemn yet another false and baseless accusation against a prominent member of our Asian American community. Anyone with a Chinese surname and ethnic descent now seems to be vulnerable to accusations of communism and, thus, treated with suspicion. Targeting him is an act of xenophobia and points to the urgent need to stop anti-Asian hatred.”
AJSOCAL is a social justice organization that protects and strengthens the rights and dignity of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, especially those that are most disadvantaged. We believe in an inclusive, equitable world for all in which AAPIs are empowered and thrive.
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) is the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI). Founded in 1983, AJSOCAL serves more than 15,000 individuals and organizations every year. Through direct services, impact litigation, policy advocacy, leadership development, and capacity building, AJSOCAL focuses on the most vulnerable members of AANHPI communities while building a strong voice for civil rights and social justice. More info is at AJSOCAL.org.