The Chinese Realm:
The Chinese Diaspora

Definition
Where From?
Where To?
Significance

Definition
The Chinese Realm could also include the millions of Chinese who live outside of China - the Chinese Diaspora.

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Where From?
Most of these Chinese came from the south of China, especially the provinces of Guangdong, Fujian, and the city of Shanghai . This part of China has historically had more contact with the outside world and is currently the area containing the fastest growing Special Economic Zones [SEZ].

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Where To?
Most of the Chinese Diaspora (over 30 million) have settled in the neighboring realm of Southeast Asia. [seasia] [chdiaaa.htm]

• [peosing]
• [peomala]
• [peothai]
• [peoviet]
• [peoindon]

Of course, there are also many "Chinatowns" in major cities around the world

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Significance

• the Chinese diaspora is very wealthy
• they have maintained economic links with China, especially South China
• these Chinese often play a significant role in the commercial and manufacturing sectors of the countries in which they live
• this commercial wealth has resulted in resentment on the part of citizens in the host countries

  A good example of this is how the riots in Indonesia resulting from the current economic problems were often targeted at the ethnic Chinese Merchants.

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