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Zai Liang
Professor of sociology at the State University of New York in Albany. His research focuses on international migration and the spatial dispersion of Chinese immigrants in the United States.
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Zai Liang. "From Chinatown to Every Town: How Chinese Immigrants Have Expanded the Restaurant Business in the United States" (U California Press, 2023)
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Zai Liang, a sociology professor at SUNY Albany and author of "From Chinatown to Every Town," delves into the fascinating evolution of Chinese immigration in America, particularly its impact on the restaurant industry. He discusses the shift from traditional Chinatowns to new immigrant destinations, driven by employment agencies and innovative transportation like Chinatown buses. Liang also highlights the cultural exchange between Chinese entrepreneurs and mainstream businesses, and the vital community ties that persist despite geographic changes.
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