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They include the emigration to Southeast Asia beginning from the 10th century during the Tang dynasty, to the Americas during the 19th century, particularly during the California gold rush in the mid-1800s; general emigration initially around the early to mid 20th century which was mainly caused by corruption, starvation, and war due to the ...
Yet migration was a path that millions of Chinese people took in the mid-19th century. By examining the causes and consequences of this migration, we can better understand the major events and changes happening during this period, both in China and in the wider world.
25 lut 2010 · Chinese emigration was part of the global wave of mass migration in the nineteenth century. After establishing the main quantities, sources, destinations, and timing of emigration, this article analyses trends in return and female migration, two quantifiable phenomena that are often said to distinguish Chinese from other migrations.
This chapter examines Chinese migration to Southeast Asia from 1869 to 1939. During this period, complex movements of migrant workers to, from, and within Southeast Asia took place. These were centred around Singapore and they were supported by ethno-linguistic networks.
Many Chinese individuals choose to emigrate in search of better job prospects, higher wages, and improved living standards. The rapid economic growth in China has created a wealth gap, with disparities between urban and rural areas, leading some individuals to seek opportunities abroad.
4 wrz 2013 · Chinese immigrants and their descendants built the foundations for a widespread modern diaspora and transnational connections. The emigrant flow from China continues, continuing a human behavior – migration – that has a long history in Asia.
First and fundamentally, China’s migration story addresses the classic migration question of migration and development. China’s recent economic development is clearly a catalyst for emigration. China’s transition to a market economy dictates that both capital and labor have to be mobile.