Introduction of Chinese Exclusion Act

The Chinese Exclusion Act was signed by the United States on May 6th, 1882. It was revised according to 1880 Berlin Treaty (en:Burlingame Treaty). The revision of the regulations allowed the United States to suspend immigration, and Congress quickly implemented this decision. This bill is a response to a large number of Chinese who moved to the western United States because of the internal turmoil in China and the job opportunities for railway construction. This is the first immigration law for a specific ethnic group passed by the United States. 201June 18, the us house of representatives voted unanimously, and the us formally apologized for the Chinese exclusion bill passed by 1882. The motion passed on 20 12 was voted by secret ballot, and the original English word was "regret" instead of "apology". We still have a long way to go on the road of China stepping onto the international stage with a stronger and more respected image.