Foreign media: China immigrants are facing the embarrassment of internationalization: alienated from the country where they live and lost after returning home.

In the eyes of many people, overseas Chinese can wander between different cultures, appreciate exotic customs and enjoy the welfare of other countries. However, in fact, they also have many real troubles.

Living in the country: polite but distant

According to the overseas edition of People's Daily, in recent months, it has become more difficult for legal immigrants in Greater Paris and parts of other provinces to apply for residence. According to the survey, it is hard to get a ticket for immigration permit at present mainly because the reception window of the relevant departments has been significantly reduced, and the hearing of the application materials by the relevant personnel is very strict. At the same time, due to tightening the issuance of long-term residence, the number of applicants has greatly increased.

In fact, since the global financial crisis, many countries have tightened their immigration policies and taken various restrictive measures against immigrants, including Spain, France, Romania and the United States. Last month, British Prime Minister David Cameron proposed a number of new policies to tighten non-EU immigrants, including reforming the permanent residence examination, strengthening the crackdown on fake marriages to defraud residence, and considering raising the age limit for spouses to apply for permanent residence. The reasons are all related to the record-breaking unemployment rate and the employment protection of Chinese citizens.

In addition, since the financial crisis, the various inspections of Chinese businessmen in various countries have become more and more strict. People are aware of the plight of overseas Chinese businessmen, whether it is the Russian gray customs clearance or the repeated conflicts between Chinese businessmen and local police in the Nile market in China, Romania. "The development of China has made overseas Chinese feel the improvement of their status and self-confidence. On the other hand, however, some people in Europe still feel the crisis. This will definitely affect the survival of local overseas Chinese. " Li Minghuan, a professor at Xiamen University, said: "Although China people are polite in the process of interacting with local society, conflicts still occur from time to time."

With the country of origin: close but lost.

In recent years, with the rapid development of China's economy, China's national strength and international status have been enhanced, which has formed a strong pulling force for overseas Chinese. Therefore, there is a "homecoming tide" among overseas Chinese. Li Minghuan divides the returnees among European Chinese into several categories: those who want to return to China to develop and start businesses; Minors whose parents have sent them back to China to study; Those left behind and those who returned illegally.

"Some general professionals who return to China after studying in Europe, if they still retain foreign nationality, cannot enjoy the same treatment as China citizens in terms of wages, housing and welfare." Li Minghuan gave an example. "Although the monthly salary of returnees working in colleges and universities may be higher than that of colleagues with the same qualifications, according to relevant regulations, they are not allowed to enjoy other benefits other than the basic salary, nor are they allowed to participate in the evaluation of various professional titles. Their children have to pay tuition fees according to the standards of foreigners, so they often feel that they are outside the system. "

In addition, Chinese who have lived and worked overseas for many years will also experience the so-called "counter-cultural shock" when they return to China, and they will feel uncomfortable in their living habits and ways of the world, which will also have a great impact on their psychological state.

Efforts: Make life better.

In fact, whether living in the big environment provided by the country of origin or living in the small environment of the local Chinese society, overseas Chinese are facing many challenges. Li Minghuan pointed out in the article "Social Analysis of Chinese in Europe: Population, Economy, Status and Differentiation" that taking Chinese businessmen in Europe as an example, the internal competition in their import and export wholesale and retail business is quite fierce. In addition to the existing large wholesale markets where Chinese businessmen are concentrated, new markets are still being established, and China trading companies directly entering Europe are also competing with local Chinese businessmen.

How can I make my life better? Overseas Chinese are also constantly exploring. For example, the "kitchen knife" of the "three knives" that China people depend on when they emigrate overseas began to be gradually diverted, some took the high-end route, some turned into cafeterias, and some turned into small restaurants that paid equal attention to traditional take-out and in-house food. Many Chinese businessmen in other industries have also begun the road of transformation.

For overseas Chinese affairs departments in China, how to formulate appropriate overseas Chinese affairs policies and better serve overseas Chinese is a problem that must be seriously considered.

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