What’s the history of Chinese immigration to the U.S.?

The history of Chinese people in America is a story of struggle against racism and persecution, but the lesser-told narrative is how this population became an integral part of America as we know it today.

For AAPI Heritage Month, we head to the Museum of Chinese in America to see how Chinese immigrants helped lay the very foundations that built the country, and the indelible footprint they’ve left behind.

CGTN’s Liling Tan reports.

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[mimiwinarto]

" Do not give your PAST the power to define your FUTURE." Chinese people are stronger, smarter and braver than their haters believe they are.

[imjustbeinghonest]

"The truth hurts more than a lie". Instead of a land of gold it turns into a chinese exclusion act. No need to worry for them. They make the choice and they have to live with their mistakes.

[len]

Discrimination against ethnic minority groups is commen but the trend is showing a historic declining in the violance. In a world with people acess to free speech and press, its much harder to suppress minories without beeing called a racist.

[mycommentwilltriggeryou]

The Asian population would have been about 50-60 million right now if the US hadn’t limited immigration from Asia.

[wansolehin]

History teach us.and how we take for granted today..

[angrychristian]

Solely Because they didn't want to employ and economically empower the ex slaves now free that built the first half. And they find the perfect pawns. The first illegal immigrants.

[edward]

We should have the Chinese build the US border wall

[yellowbhee]

Come home China had Change for the greater China 🇨🇳

[gotg]

Indengent servitude means opportunity yt lady. Not to be rude but your information is rude to me. Would love to collab on camera comparing historical information. This is my invitation on podcast or camera. GOTG

[roselowen]

People will definitely be kicking themselves in regret for missing the opportunity to buy and invest in cryptocurrency

[wileyjohnson]

They came to America voluntarily they didn't have to acknowledge them for participating in building the railroad.

[successfulexcellent]

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