Differences between overseas Chinese and China people.

The differences between overseas Chinese and Chinese are: different identities, different cultural heritages and different sense of belonging.

1, different identities

Overseas Chinese are China people who are designated to live in countries or regions outside China. They not only retained their China nationality, but also settled in other countries and integrated into the local society. Overseas Chinese usually have a strong sense of identity with their China identity.

Chinese refers to Chinese living abroad, whether they are descendants of China people born abroad or China people who immigrated abroad. They may have local nationality, share the same national identity with the local people, but retain their identity with China culture and tradition.

Chinese Americans are descendants of China or China who live overseas and may have acquired local nationality. Chinese Americans may have multiple identities, not only considering themselves as part of China people, but also having a sense of belonging and integration in the local society.

2. Cultural inheritance is different.

Overseas Chinese usually maintain a strong cultural heritage in China, and they strive to maintain and inherit China's language, customs, etiquette and traditional habits. In order to maintain China culture, overseas Chinese have established local Chinese communities, schools, societies and other organizations to inherit and carry forward China culture.

China people have a deeper understanding and integration of local culture because they were born or raised abroad. They may be more familiar with the local language, habits and culture, and communicate and interact with the local people.

Chinese Americans usually have a dual cultural heritage. They not only received the education of China culture from the Chinese community, but also contacted and integrated the local culture in the local society.

3. Different sense of belonging

Overseas Chinese are concerned about the economic, social and political situation in China. They usually have the will to return to China to visit relatives, invest or develop, and have a strong sense of belonging to China.

Chinese may have a deeper sense of belonging and identity with local countries or regions. They usually pay more attention to local economic, social and political affairs and make contributions to local society.

Due to the dual cultural background, China people's sense of belonging may be relatively complicated. They may be more flexible in their personal life and career development, and choose to establish contact and sense of belonging with China or local communities according to specific circumstances.

Characteristics of overseas Chinese:

1. Transnational identity: Overseas Chinese are people who live abroad and maintain China nationality. This transnational identity enables overseas Chinese to establish contacts and bridges between the two countries, which not only retains their deep emotional and cultural identity with China, but also adapts to and integrates into the society and culture of the country where they live.

2. Economic contribution: Overseas Chinese play an important role in the economy. They often have entrepreneurial spirit and business skills, and invest and conduct business activities in their countries of residence. Overseas Chinese enterprises, whether in China or in host countries, have created opportunities for local economic development and employment, and promoted economic prosperity.

3. Cultural exchange: As a cross-cultural group, overseas Chinese play an important role in cultural exchange. They spread and promoted China culture in the host country, and through holding Chinese art festivals, Chinese education and other activities, they enhanced the understanding and recognition of China culture in the host country. At the same time, overseas Chinese also brought back the culture of their country of residence to China, which promoted the cultural interaction and exchange between the two countries.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Overseas Chinese