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A Chinese teenager was racially attacked in New Zealand, prompting a call for police investigation by the Chinese embassy. The 16-year-old student was assaulted by a woman with a metal bar while on a bus to Auckland City. The unprovoked attack left the victim severely injured, with witnesses reporting racial abuse before the physical assault.
Only one passenger intervened, highlighting the need for community support against such violence. While the attacker fled the scene, police are actively seeking her. The incident follows other racially motivated attacks, raising concerns about safety and racial tensions in the country.
Recent similar incidents include an activist being heckled while carrying the Taiwanese flag and a man attacking people in Chinese restaurants with an axe. Authorities assure ongoing efforts to hold perpetrators accountable and ensure the safety of all residents, regardless of ethnicity.
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