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The Chinese migrants chasing an American dream
Feb 23, 2024
Discover the captivating stories of two Chinese teenagers who migrated to California in the late 19th century, facing both opportunity and prejudice. Their journey led them to establish a Chinese settlement in Mexico, with descendants forging new cultural ties. Explore the economic dominance and tragic violence in Torión, Mexico, during the Mexican revolution. Uncover the struggles, resilience, and differing experiences of the Fuentuk and Hing family branches amidst revolution and discrimination.
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- Chinese migrants faced discrimination and exclusion in the US, leading them to establish settlements in Mexico.
- Chinese migrants maintained strong family ties and traditions abroad, ensuring continuity with their Chinese heritage.
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The Journey of Funchuk and Hing to America and Mexico
Funchuk and Hing, two Chinese migrants, left China in the 1870s, seeking better opportunities in the United States. Due to exclusion laws and racist policies, they were forced to migrate to Mexico. In Mexico, they married Mexican women and established a unique colony with the help of Chinese and Mexican politicians, facing challenges of land scarcity, poverty, and cultural shock amid the historical context of Chinese migrant workers in North America.
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