Nottinghamshire Police Break Language Barriers with Chinese-Language Hate Crime Videos
Nottinghamshire Police have teamed up with local universities to launch two sharp Chinese-language videos aimed at smashing down walls and boosting reports of hate crimes.
Featuring officers fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, the clips reveal the reality of British policing and how cops can help Chinese-speaking residents and visitors.
Videos to Reach Chinese Students and Community
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“Hate crimes against Chinese speakers in our city are thankfully rare, but we’ve known we can do more to connect,” said Chief Inspector James Walker, hate crime lead.
“These videos speak directly to students and long-standing Chinese communities here. Huge thanks to Sergeant Aaron Chen and PC Man Wong for making this happen.”
Encouraging Victims to Speak Up
Hate crimes cover hate-fuelled abuse, name-calling, and even violence based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or transgender identity.
Nottinghamshire Police urge victims to report hate incidents immediately — online, by phone, or in person.
Sergeant Aaron Chen, who’s served Nottingham for 10 years, explained: “Many Chinese students come from places where police are viewed very differently. We want them to know the UK police are here to help, not to be feared.”
“If anyone falls victim to any offence, contact us anytime — by phone, online, or face to face.”
Universities Back Effort to Support Chinese Students
Sara Baldwin from Nottingham Trent University praised the initiative, calling it “a fantastic resource” that helps Chinese students know where to turn for help, both on campus and in the city.
Jamie Dickinson, Community Engagement Manager at the University of Nottingham, added: “Moving to a new country is tough. This project builds trust and reassurance for our Chinese-speaking students.”
The campaign is part of Nottinghamshire Police’s wider ‘Take Aim at Hate’ push to raise awareness and encourage the reporting of hate crimes.
