How RACIST is Australia? | 10 Asians discuss racism

[@Jjasleung]

Really enjoyed watching this. Looking forward to see more of your content Liam !

[@liamluang]

thanks heaps Jasmine! omg I'll try to keep things going ~~

[@matthewmann8969]

Aboriginal Australians face the worst racism

[@toby182]

Half of them born or raised here since they're kids? They're very different to some who are fresh off the boat who barely speaks English, or even if I speak in an odd accent or using the wrong grammar, most will just brush me off. I can't meddle with my Asian cousins who were born here because there's a big gap between our culture and behaviour. It'll be interesting to see this video going more in-depth, really digging into the suburbs to find that specific town populated by immigrants. This video isn't enough to do any justice, it's sugar coating Australia.

[@cdp1253]

Couldnt have said it any better. Thanks for this comment.

[@PL-oz2so]

As an Asian Australian who grew up in AUS, I saw how my international friends from China, Malaysia, Singapore were treated (and they all came to AUS over 18) and it's like night and day. It sounds harsh but I think accents really do make a difference, bcus even Asians with Australian accents will be seen as Australian, but I can't say the same for my international friends bcus the stories I've heard were quite shocking tbh. Again culture and behaviour is another factor and tbh I feel like I fit in more with Aussies bcus I have already adapted to their way of thinking at a young age, but international students would often find it more difficult. Tbh they really need to get more perspectives from international students because their experiences are so different, in that some even choose to move back to their home countries as they really felt like they don't fit in (and you can't blame them). I do wish Australians were more open minded to other cultures, although we're multicultural I think we need to improve the inclusion part.

[@colme1302]

So as long as you as a foreigner dont behave like a foreigner and work really hard to be as australian as possible you will experience just a light and acceptable amount of racism. Cool.

[@jonathanwoo9829]

haha exactly, all my female cousins married into white families, just assimilate and lose.ur culture.

[@waynebennett5451]

Someone sneezed and then yelled at me and called me corona virus

[@gjune36]

Take care. There are a-holes in this world, but we can't let them bring us down

[@ScufflesWaffles]

Well Bless them because they are right.

[@sofascialistadankulamegado1781]

I would have laughed. When you laugh at someone offending you in Australia, you might find that moments later you will be having a beer with them and having a good laugh. Australians use offence to test whether you are of strong and resilient mind.

[@KVidal-dk6jl]

@@ScufflesWaffles You're so miserable that it's funny

[@bubblewrapfred]

I’m sorry that the stuff discussed in this video is seen as acceptable or just casual 😔 I wish our society was better at celebrating diversity

[@frewderrymore9988]

The girl at @@ was quite racist though. Her comments towards SEA countries people are literally the same as what many racist (white) Australians think of Asians in general.

[@sara.cbc92]

Time stamp??

[@theguy6082]

to be fair she was just saying thats the stereotype that exists in korea. not that she necessarily believes in them herself

[@AtimusLOL]

Was just randomly jumping through videos and boy, stumbled upon a little gem this. Growing up here in Australia - very similar experiences with what's been shared here; the banter is real here and if you look hard enough you'll always find something stereotyping or racism but just walk away from it and you'll be sweet. I've however encountered a few instances (who remembers Pauline Hanson back then against asians) but nothing too major. Come COVID one more instance but again - nothing to be concerned about; if it's attacks frequently to a majority of people and everyone turns a blind eye, then systematically something needs to be done. You'll find bad eggs in every demographic, nationality and culture. Loved the messages of the people here.

[@liamluang]

I really appreciate your comment, thanks so much for taking the time to contribute~ Though there is a bit of debate in the comment section, I'm glad you could relate to the words spoken by the Asian-Australians and those Asians living in Australia in this video

[@maxlatias8755]

What I find hilarious and from a sense/ logic point. Is Australia fear of Asia. We live in Asia, Australasia!! Asians are native/indigenous to this part of the world (literally next door to AU). Europe is on the other side and they are indigenous to Europe - those white complexions are not adapted to Australia and Asian subtropical climate. Side note I am not Asian.

[@spark300c]

makes sense and north American has more of mix European and Asian because the native where closest to asians. also since American is mix of different Europeans that skin cancer date really weird. In us one country can have rates while one next door is low for white Americans.

[@5and988]

Someone's offended in the cs. This is their experience, if you're not racist then u shouldn't be offended by ppl sharing their experienced about racism.

[@liamluang]

That's a good point. From this video and a lot of the comments, we can see that everyone experiences and takes on racism in different ways based on what suits them or their situation, and how they choose to perceive it or handle it is very case by case.

[@soniikaye8547]

Australia is next to Asia not Europe or Africa , sooner or later there will be more Asian Australians than African or European ; better get used to that.

[@BreakingJJC]

Vancouver bc in Canada

[@redindian2209]

im malaysian. for me, as a native malay. i can see why you'd like to be in malaysia, because all or most of our rich men are chinese. and you'll feel the wealth of the chinese well make it feel good for that. but not everyone feels the high life. even if malaysiia is schewred 100% in favour of your people against the natives, like america, put it this way in usa. i feel real awful for the natives. but thanks god to the natives of malays that put into place some afirmative action to make things more real. but anyway.

[@MelbourneHonky]

But COVID changed everything

[@TheKaiTetley]

Covid changed the oil in my car…🧐…You are right. Covid changed everything.

[@sara.cbc92]

That Chinese guy doesn't look remotely like Japanese

[@Tetawnga6974]

I am Asian, my slide eyes it's 🎁gifts from God why I suppose to shy, I proud of it's. If they humiliated they don't know they humiliated God too

[@danrothman6129]

The Korean girl quoting the "why don't you have small or skinny eyes" obviously had plastic surgery on her eyelids and is boasting about them. On top of that she is wearing different color contacts!

[@dot2382]

Tf

[@sara.cbc92]

Agreed 👍

[@danrothman6129]

​@Atokhu Zhimomi Does Krystal have small eyes? Do all the other Asians in this video have small eyes? No. There are Asians living pretty much in all parts of the world and its hard to miss. This interview is done in what I assume is in Australia so the demographic of Asians in Australia is significantly large. Don't forget the internet where its pretty much globalization 101 with social media let alone having a search engine everyone uses. So I think her story is rubbish and her eyes look like the result of having surgery.

[@lordfarquard9902]

They need to stop idolising western features. It’s like when you travel Asia, every billboard is of a woman with coloured eyes, eye lid surgery and bleached white skin. Shit, in china they pay astronomical amounts for sperm from tall Caucasian males with green or blue eyes. The worst part is they test your skin pigmentation and the whiter you are the more money you get! It’s fucking ridiculous! 😅

[@velociraptorgames7703]

Wonderful video actually! Subbed

[@halfsoybean]

Woohoo nice content Liam ❤️❤️

[@liamluang]

thanks bean, keep it up on your end too!

[@horsecodenumbers]

The robots are programmed to be racist just smile at them they hate it😁

[@OhDunee]

Super thought provoking vid! 👌🏽👌🏽

[@liamluang]

Glad you think so! i'm glad it gave you something to think about

[@KrMorgan12]

Ilbe?

[@Suesserto_000]

Yeah, most of the things really aren’t racist if you’re chill.

[@Suesserto_000]

I’m Asian btw

[@allenincabra]

Real thought provoking, but fresh kicks dude, what kind are they? haha

[@liamluang]

these kicks hail from the legendary brand of Brooks ~

[@allenincabra]

@@liamluang hahah wow would have never guessed

[@popcornsquare509]

how racist is Australia? mate just because we have racist people here doesn't mean we r all like that:)

[@ja4211]

Don't lie, racism is part of your pathetic culture.

[@sofascialistadankulamegado1781]

This is how I know Australia These people are actually telling the truth. The racism is playful banter here if it does come up. Aussies are resilient and care not for silly comments from others. That's what makes us a strong multicultural country.

[@liamluang]

We're indeed super multicultural and that's one part of Australia I'll never stop loving

[@lafayettejoe296]

I'm sorry but as an Asian saying hello in Asian languages is not racist they are just trying to talk to your language.

[@MRHenHen]

👍👍👍👍

[@Punk510]

Awesome idea to avoid racism move back to Asia

[@maklondemba9981]

Asians are racistes in asia

[@waynelee7871]

Australia White Only Policy is dead.

[@Sacoaru]

Awesome

[@liamluang]

thanks fam

[@김루-l1k]

인터뷰하는 남자 한국사람처럼 안생겻는데 한국인임?

[@liamluang]

맞아요! 저 한국 사람이 아니고 호주 사람이에요! 몇년 전부터 한국어 배우기 시작을 해서 좀 할 줄 알아요! You're right! I'm not Korean but I started learnin Korean a few years ago so I can speak a bit!

[@ntino21]

Chinaustralia

[@sara.cbc92]

Guess who's responsible for their huge influx into ur country?

[@Earth_enrique]

to much asian people in australia, i think that i’m asia

[@michael57603]

get used to it, you will probably be working for one of them soon

[@bhhhhhhhhhyes8036]

@@michael57603 they also take all our jobs

[@michael57603]

@@bhhhhhhhhhyes8036 the question you have to ask is why they are getting those jobs (if they do) ahead of caucasian Australians? I agree that each country should protect jobs of its own citizens first. But a company can freely select the most qualified person or uniquely skilled person (indeed it's in their best interest to). And if the local population can't supply the talent, they will hire someone else. I mainly worry about whether Australians have the necessary work ethic to compete (as a general rule only).

[@kismetau]

@@bhhhhhhhhhyes8036 from my experience, employers hire the best candidate for the job. If this person happens to be Asian or an Asian Australian should they feel bad for meeting the requirements of that job?

[@KVidal-dk6jl]

@@bhhhhhhhhhyes8036 I think you meant to say, "I'm unable to get a job because of my own incompetency, therefore, it's time to point fingers at migrants".

[@ScufflesWaffles]

In what way is Australia racist toward Asians? And if really so, why are there so many asians risking lives and limbs to migrate to Australia? Would one migrate to a place of persecution and discrimination? This video serves no purpose other than perpetuating false narratives of “racism”.

[@lyrasunshard3769]

The benefit of a first world country, Medicare, Centrelink, blah blah outweighs the risk of racial discrimination

[@ScufflesWaffles]

@@lyrasunshard3769 i know right. As the saying goes, it’s only “racist” when it’s not beneficial to me.

[@coffeebreak100]

@@ScufflesWaffles do you buy into the narrative that wealthy immigrants are buying up properties (and bolstering the overall economy in the process), or “ taking jobs away" (and paying taxes to support the healthcare and welfare system and don’t forget - the ever rising cost of pension) or that they buy and build businesses that provide jobs and livelihoods to other Australians? My point being, try and take things easy, there are always two sides to the story, I only just came across this video, but it looks like you’ve been stalking the comment section for months. Just let it go.❤️ When you open up your heart and mind, and seek to build rather than divide, your world opens up and you will see more opportunities in front of you. Wishing you well.

[@ScufflesWaffles]

@@coffeebreak100 it’s not “bolstering the economy” if it’s not in Australia’s interest. They set up businesses here, dodge taxes (cash-only payments prevalent in asian shops), employ their own without proper documentation and licensing (aka sweat shops). And once they have set roots in Australia they conduct espionage on behalf of their motherland. So yes i do believe in that narrative. I agree that your people’s contributions are immense, but more often than not they’re not for Australia and not in Australia’s interest.

[@paulking5199]

@@ScufflesWaffles You have some pretty massive misconceptions about Asians in Australia. I don't think you realise how much we dislike the government of our "motherland". As for work, most Asians aren't shop owners and if you talk about dodging taxes, you'll find that's a widespread problem, regardless of ethnicity.