'Ching Chong China': Young woman from Meghalaya faces racial slurs

India Oct 05, 2025

A young woman from Meghalaya gained attention online this week after she posted on Instagram about facing racial slurs in Delhi.
She shared how, within minutes, strangers mocked her with phrases like "Seng chong" and "Ching Chong China"—first by men on scooters in Kamla Nagar, then again at a metro station.
Her honest post struck a chord, highlighting how Northeastern communities still deal with discrimination in India.

Story quickly picked up steam online

Her story quickly picked up steam online, with people expressing outrage and support.
Many said they felt ashamed this happens and called for more empathy and real change.
The moment shows just how powerful social media can be for sharing tough experiences—and why respecting every background matters now more than ever.