A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia
Summary
Miss Finland 2025 lost her crown after a photo showing her pulling the corners of her eyes sparked racism accusations across Asia, leading to diplomatic apologies and social media backlash.
Key Points
- Miss Finland 2025 Sarah Dzafce lost her crown after a controversial photo of her pulling the corners of her eyes went viral.
- The photo caption "eating with a Chinese" was widely condemned as racist by Asian governments and commentators.
- Several Finnish politicians repeated the gesture on social media, escalating the controversy.
- Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo apologized to Asian countries, affirming Finland's commitment to equality and condemning racism.
