BEIJING (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Discrimination of any kind is undoubtedly heartrending and hurtful for people. Especially when it is directed at those from a region or a country that are doing all they can to fight against the spread of an infectious disease, such as the current novel coronavirus.

If they are not willing to extend a helping hand, the least other people can do is not show any resentment towards them.

Yet, signs of discrimination have surfaced both within the country against people from Hubei province and in other parts of the world against Chinese people or even those of Asian origin.