Locust (ethnic slur)

[1] The derogatory remark is frequently used in protest, social media, and localist publications in Hong Kong, especially when the topics involves the influx of mainland Chinese tourists, immigrants, parallel traders, and the pro-democracy movement.

[8] Popular songs with lyrics modified, containing derogatory slurs such as "locusts" and "Cheena" directed toward mainland Chinese people, were regularly produced and shared between online communities.

Hong Kong surveys indicated mainland Chinese speaking Cantonese were mocked due to their accents, denied work opportunities, and they suffered mental health issues.

[5][8] San Francisco-based writer Ling Woo Liu argued that the usage of ethnic slur alienated mainland Chinese people who are sympathetic toward Hong Kong's cause.

[16] Chinese media Southern Weekly believed the grievance of Hong Kong people is generated by the economic stagnation, crowded living space, inadequate public services in recent years.