Trump's First 'Chinese Virus' Tweet Preceded Jump In Anti-Asian Speech

What event led to the increased use of the hashtag 'Chinese virus' on social media?

• A new study on COVID-19

• A tweet by then-President Trump

• A viral video on social media

• A World Health Organization announcement

According to ULIN Schwinn's research, what was more likely to be included in tweets with the 'Chinese virus' hashtag?

• Scientific data on COVID-19

• Positive messages about China

• Other racist hashtags

• Neutral news articles

What concern does Schwinn raise about naming diseases after specific places or groups?

• It can stigmatize those places or groups

• It is difficult to remember

• It may cause legal issues

• It can lead to confusion in scientific communities

What is one reason social media companies have been hesitant to remove certain hashtags?

• They are protected by international law

• They are not widely used

• They contain counter-speech

• They are too difficult to track

What is Schwinn's view on the effectiveness of counter-speech in combating hate speech?

• She believes it is highly effective

• She thinks it is not effective

• She is neutral on the matter

• She supports it wholeheartedly