With U.S. President Donald Trump having repeatedly dubbed the novel coronavirus the "Chinese virus" in recent months, many Asian Americans have been exposed to adverse experiences because of their race or ethnicity.
But with the news that Democrat Joe Biden beat the Republican president in the Nov. 3 White House election, they are now hoping the incoming administration will bring change by helping unite the divided country.
Some Asian Americans also welcome the ascent of Kamala Harris, Biden's running mate and a U.S. senator from California who is set to make history as the first female, black and Asian American vice president in January.