Chinese American history

The Chinese workers represented a threat to unskilled white employees in the province of British Columbia. The more the Chinese were hired, the angrier the population from B.C. got. This resulted in several attempts of prohibiting them from immigrating to Canada. Also, the international community of the time had a lot of prejudice towards the Chinese, as well. Countries such as Australia and the USA had created ways of reducing the immigration of this group of Asians (Lee 51). However, nothing…

well-paid job since I could not speak Chinese. Although I said I was not a North Korean, people could know my nationality after listening to my words. Restaurant owners avoided employing North Korean defectors. That was because the owners had to pay a fine if public peace officers realized the employment of North Korean refugees. In fact, the biggest reason why North Korean women defectors were easily trafficked was that they did not understand the Chinese language. All women coming to China…

The construction of the Railroad, especially influenced America’s relationship with China. Because the Chinese were willing to work with low wages, they had become one of the key labor forces in the Central Pacific Railroad Company. At one point, Chinese labor increased to as many as 10,000 to 15,000, representing 90% of the workforce (Chang). To encourage more immigration from China, the American government negotiated a treaty which is now called the Burlingame Treaty with the nation.…

Would it be hard to believe that most of the jobs in china are American jobs? Many companies move their factories overseas to get an edge over their competitors, but this in turn made them leave as well. It is too expensive nowadays to try and employ a large amount of American workers to work on assembly lines that require little to no prior education. After realizing this fact, they moved to a place with a lower minimum wage. These places include China and Mexico as two of the top ones. "On…

the different types of ethnicities. The Chinese Exclusion Act, the Chinese Massacre of 1871 and modern-day discrimination can all be tied together. The Chinese Exclusion Act effected the lives of many Chinese immigrants and their suffering can be connected to present-day Mexican immigrants. With President Donald Trump as our current president, the discrimination against Mexican immigrants can be seen clearly. The Chinese Exclusion Act In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed by Congress.…

Immigration policies have long been controversial throughout various nation’s histories. In Australia, racial tensions have been omnipresent since the first Europeans arrived in 1788. Originally seen in early interactions with Aboriginals, Europeans committed countless atrocities in an attempt to clear out a land they believed belonged to no one (Fitzmaurice). As the native population in Australia decreased, the white population steadily increased thanks to the development of British migration…

Have you ever been a victim of racist stereotyping? Have you ever struggled to fit in to your peer group? That is where American Born Chinese lies. American Born Chinese highlights the effects and personal impact of stereotypes may have on a person. The novel also depicts a theme that reveals the importance of accepting and loving one’s identity. The themes are exemplified through the stories of the Monkey King, Jin, and Danny. Although the stories highlight how each life is different, if the…

The study of China is something that has fascinated Western scholars throughout history. Whether it be the perceived exotic and mysterious nature or an interest in historical, political, and economic issues, the study of China has captivated scholars for ages. Likewise, as the study of China has continued, it is only natural that the perspectives and methodologies used to understand China would also develop and advance. Two such perspectives include Edward Said’s “Orientalism” and Paul…

groups in America. Among these groups, Asian Americans make up the largest group. As of 2010 they constitute 5% of the total population of the United States (United States Census Bureau, 2010). According to the census Bureau (2010), the population of the Chinese Americans will have increased to 9.3% by 2050. Chinese Americans make the largest portion of Asian Americans. Chinese Americans are more likely to suffer from various diseases compared to Chinese living in China. Some of these diseases…

the Chinese Imperial System was led by the Qing Empire under the rule of Emperor Yongzheng and his son Qianlong Emperor. Within the 73 years that the two of them led China, the country saw the most prosperous…