Ep. 301 | The History of the Chinese Jamaicans
The China History Podcast
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Gambling and the Chinese
In 19 26, colonial secretary wyson called for extreme measures to keep the chinese in line. The newspapers regularly disparaged the chinese jamaicas and acted as a platform for local people to vent their concerns. By 19 forty three, the census showed the ethnic chinese population had grown to 12 thousand 394 of which 40% were classified as chinese colored. A public school was established, which led many locals to pour scorn on the chinese for not assimilating and clinging to their traditions.
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