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Navigating Chinese Identity in Latin America By Leland Marcellus Lazarus. Chinos-Latinos. History. 1800-Immigration to Latin America and Caribbean 1940-49-Unrest in China 1990s-present-Economic Push. A Community of Importance. 5% of population 70% of small-business Social Influence.
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Navigating Chinese Identity in Latin America By Leland Marcellus Lazarus Chinos-Latinos
History • 1800-Immigration to Latin America and Caribbean • 1940-49-Unrest in China • 1990s-present-Economic Push
A Community of Importance • 5% of population • 70% of small-business • Social Influence
Contemporary Challenges • Political Weakness • Language Difficulty • Discrimination
Theory Into Action • Start a night school for Chinese to learn Spanish • Assist in assimilation into Panamanian society • Collaboration with existing institutions such as the Chinese-Panamanian Cultural Center and Learning Enterprises