UCA condemns racist and McCarthyist attacks on Rep. Chu and Dominic Ng

United Chinese Americans (UCA) strongly condemns the recent racist and offensive remarks made by Texas Representative Lance Gooden against Representative Judy Chu, Chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and a highly respected leader in Chinese American and AAPI communities. His baseless comments questioning Representative Chu’s loyalty to the United States are McCarthyist, racist, and shameful.

As a respected Member of the United States Congress and a dedicated public servant who has fought tirelessly for her constituents and for the rights of all Americans for decades, Rep. Chu’s loyalty and commitment to this country are beyond question, period! It is shameful that Representative Gooden and other officials would seek to divide and harm our nation with such ugly McCarthyist attacks.

It is no less disturbing and shameful to accuse Dominic Ng, a highly respected Chinese American business and community leader, and President Biden’s pick to represent the United States on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2023, of treason to America, based on flimsy and unsubstantiated evidence.

As an organization that advocates for the rights and well-being of Chinese Americans, we stand in solidarity with Representative Chu, Dominic Ng, and all those who have been subjected to discriminatory and xenophobic attacks. We call on all elected officials and organizations to condemn such behavior and to work towards creating a more inclusive and respectful society that values diversity and embraces the contributions of all Americans, regardless of their ethnic background or where they come from.

UCA (United Chinese Americans)