Classification of overseas Chinese

According to the general definition principle, China people who have crossed the national border for a certain purpose, need and motivation and have lived abroad for a long time are called overseas Chinese because their country has been naturalized. Overseas Chinese are governed by the nationality law of the country of residence, and there are strict legal boundaries and distinctions between Chinese and overseas Chinese: overseas Chinese, also known as "overseas Chinese", refer to China citizens who have not yet joined foreign nationality but have lived abroad for a long time; Including those who have obtained permanent resident status in their country of residence, they are called "overseas Chinese" and still retain their citizenship and are still protected by their laws. The category of overseas Chinese does not include overseas workers, overseas students and foreign aid workers. China people: Also known as "overseas Chinese", the people of China and the government of China do not allow the existence of dual or multiple nationalities. Those who have acquired foreign nationality and cancelled their passports are called "China people", so their legal status is foreigners and protected by the laws of their country of residence. Chinese: descendants of Chinese or overseas Chinese are generally called Chinese. Chinese are generally born overseas in countries other than their ancestral homes, so they can't marry other ethnic groups too many times and lose their characteristics. Some immigrant countries have a large number of Chinese, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other countries, and Chinese have become an important force among ethnic minorities in these countries.