Kamala Harris Reaches Out to Chinese American Voters as 2024 Election Intensifies
Asianfin -- With the 2024 U.S. presidential race heating up to unprecedented levels, every vote has become critical as Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump compete head-to-head. Recently, Harris addressed Chinese American voters by contributing an op-ed to the Chinese-language *World Journal*, highlighting her policies for the Chinese American community. She expressed pride in her Chinese name, "賀錦麗" (He Jinli), a name she received when she first ran for public office in San Francisco, inspired by a close friend and her father.
In her op-ed, Harris laid out a series of policy priorities that she believes resonate with the concerns of Chinese American voters. Her agenda includes initiatives to expand homeownership opportunities for all Americans, foster wealth-building, support entrepreneurship, reduce taxes, and lower the costs of essential goods and prescription drugs. Harris also emphasized her commitment to gun control, immigration reform, and border security—issues she believes are essential to creating "a safe and prosperous future" for Chinese Americans and all U.S. citizens.
Reflecting on the significance of the Year of the Dragon, which she celebrated both at the White House and in her family, Harris underscored her pride in the contributions of Chinese Americans to the nation. She emphasized that as president, she would champion the interests of the Chinese American community, aiming to create a supportive environment for economic growth, security, and equal opportunity.
With Chinese American voters representing a vital constituency in this closely contested election, Harris’s message underscores her commitment to diversity and inclusivity, particularly for the nation’s Asian American communities.
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