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Changes in the Chinese overseas population, 1955 to 2007
1Department of Sociology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. peter.li@usask.ca
Canadian Review of Sociology = Revue Canadienne De Sociologie
|September 2, 2011
Summary
The study examines the growth of Chinese overseas populations, finding that host society conditions, not homeland ties, are key drivers. This research highlights the impact of receiving societies on global Chinese communities.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Chinese overseas populations have grown significantly since WWII.
- Two main theoretical approaches exist: homeland ties vs. host society focus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the post-WWII growth and regional distribution of Chinese overseas populations.
- To evaluate the relative importance of homeland influence versus host society factors.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of population data from 1955 to 2007.
- Review of historical and contemporary factors influencing migration patterns.
Main Results:
- The Chinese overseas population increased from 11 million (1955) to 39 million (2007).
- Growth has been uneven across different regions.
- Historical and contemporary forces explain this uneven growth.
Conclusions:
- Host society conditions and accommodation policies are more influential than homeland ties.
- The social construction within receiving societies shapes Chinese overseas communities.
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