The gathering of Chinese immigrants in New Zealand presents new characteristics.

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Report from New Zealand: "New Zealand has become a new gathering place for Chinese immigrants in the world." Dr. Ye Songmanying, an expert on Asian immigration history at the University of Auckland, recently visited China and made such a conclusion when giving a report to the overseas Chinese history circle in China. In an interview with reporters, she said, "In addition to the increase in the number of new Chinese immigrants, New Zealand has new characteristics of Chinese immigrants."

The number of immigrants continues to climb.

Ye Songmanying said: "The 200 1 New Zealand census data shows that the distribution of Chinese population in New Zealand can be said to be pervasive, with Chinese footprints in towns, villages, beaches, wetlands and beaches."

There are about 6.5438+0.5 million Chinese in New Zealand (including immigrants from Hongkong and Taiwan Province Province). Since the mid-1990s, the number of immigrants from China to New Zealand has been increasing, and since 2000, Chinese mainland has been the second largest source country of immigrants.

Looking back at the history of Chinese immigrants in New Zealand, we can see that early Chinese immigrants came to New Zealand around 1860, which has a history of more than 100 years. Before 1987, although there were two immigration peaks, the growth rate was not large. After 1987, the population of China exploded. In New Zealand's 200 1 national population statistics, the total population of China is more than 654.38 million, accounting for 3% of the total population of New Zealand. From 1986 to 200 1 15, the number of immigrants in China increased by more than 85,000.

Ye Songmanying said: "From the development of the source, New Zealand is a gathering place for international Chinese."

Before 1987, most Chinese immigrants in New Zealand were Cantonese. Since then, great changes have taken place in the sources of Chinese, and immigrants from Hongkong, Macau, Taiwan Province, Henan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Sichuan and other provinces have also begun to increase in large numbers. Worldwide, besides China, Chinese in many countries and regions, such as Viet Nam, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Fiji, Britain, the United States, Japan and South Korea, have also been attracted by New Zealand's superior living conditions and emigrated. In addition, some elites in the fields of science and technology, education and medicine in China. It was also moved to New Zealand for development under the condition of two-way choice.

China society presents new features.

In New Zealand, the distribution of Chinese is mainly "concentrated in the North Island, concentrated in Auckland, and concentrated in individual areas (Central and Southern Districts)". After the third wave of Chinese immigrants (since 1987), Chinese began to gather in the new urban areas in the east and north shore of Auckland, and Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton also began to form Chinese settlements.

"In the past, China people were discriminated against locally. At one time, the New Zealand government only levied a poll tax on immigrants from China, and the maximum amount reached 100. With the passage of time, although Chinese people were gradually accepted by local people, racial discrimination against Chinese immigrants still existed until the promulgation of the new immigration bill 1987. In the new social environment, China people chose to immigrate to New Zealand. " Ye Songmanying said, "In addition to superior living conditions, relaxed social environment and cheap quality education, China people have received more attention."

In recent years, with the improvement of China's international status, the increase in the number of Chinese immigrants, the enhancement of Chinese economic strength and the promotion of Chinese social status in the local area, the New Zealand government has paid more and more attention to Chinese groups.

For example, the New Zealand government held a reception to celebrate the Spring Festival in China in order to get closer to the people of China. The Prime Minister of the Government publicly apologized for the "poll tax" imposed on China people more than 0/00 years ago; The relationship between Chinese and local politicians has further developed closely, and the number of Chinese participating in politics has gradually increased.

"The New Zealand government's emphasis on Chinese provides a better environment for the survival and development of Chinese." Ye Songmanying said, "But it is also inseparable from the struggle of China people."

Immigration brings a better life.

"China people have contributed to New Zealand." Ye Songmanying pointed to a photo with a farmer in China and said, "Without China people, local people can't even grow cucumbers."

Many fruits and vegetables are brought from China and grown locally. It can be said that the Chinese monopolize the local fruit and vegetable cultivation. Ye Songmanying said: "Since the 1990s, China horticulture has made greater progress in New Zealand. Now the vegetable market in Auckland is like a big market in China, with everything. The perfect Chinese service network also provides new immigrants with more comfortable and superior living conditions. "

After 1987, the new immigrants from China, especially those who went out from Chinese mainland, were mostly well-educated and had certain specialties. They emigrated to seek greater development, and their career started from a higher point and they were more likely to succeed.

Netizen "Big Head Mom" made a detailed analysis of Chinese work in New Zealand in her blog. She believes that most immigrants from China are skilled immigrants.

So, what are the jobs of skilled immigrants? Have a plenty of their own small companies or partnerships to do trade business; Some buy their own small chain businesses, such as cleaning, mowing and express delivery. Some are real estate agents; Some work in foreign companies or supermarkets and shops (many supermarkets now have China employees); Some people work as plumbers, builders, electricians, nurses and teachers. Some use their own skills to run cram schools at home; Others work in companies (factories), restaurants and grocery stores in China.

Ye Songmanying said: "In fact, many skilled immigrants are doing very well, and their annual salary can be as high as S $90,000. Here, there must be no idea of a boat to the dock. You must be prepared to integrate into the mainstream society. "