Why did the Americans dislike Chinese people in the early 1900 hundreds?

In the early 1900s, many Americans harbored negative sentiments towards Chinese immigrants due to economic competition, as they were often seen as a threat to American jobs, particularly in the West. The perception was fueled by racial prejudice, cultural differences, and stereotypes that depicted Chinese individuals as unassimilable and inferior. Additionally, events like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which aimed to restrict Chinese Immigration, reflected and institutionalized the widespread discrimination and hostility towards the Chinese community during that time.