California apologizes for 1887 Chinatown destruction

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California apologizes for 1887 Chinatown destruction

The 10th largest city in the United States — San Jose, California has officially apologized for its role in acts of discrimination against Chinese immigrants more than a hundred years ago.

Racist attacks during that era led to the city’s Chinatown burning to the ground.

CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.