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Social tensions have surfaced, with some social media clips circulating footage of Africans being evicted or harassed by authorities—further exacerbating feelings of alienation and insecurity. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified these issues, leading to a decline in the African population in Guangzhou by approximately 70%, as many have returned to the African continent or moved to other Chinese cities in search of better opportunities or safer environments.