> ... clashed with a counter protest, led by members of the Asian community.
Those Asians again ... is that what we are calling them now ?
#asianrapistslivesmatter
The middle east is referred to as western Asia. Because it is in western Asia. People who come from Asian countries are referred to as Asians.
I do get your point however, as it makes them sound like they’re Chinese or something to us Americans. The Brits know exactly what they mean by Asians.
In Britspeak, Asians == Pakistani followers of Mad Mo the False Prophet.
Chinese and Japanese are Orientals.