About Me

After a career of over 40 years as an academic psychologist, I started a new career as a public historian of Chinese American history that led to five Yin & Yang Press books and over 100 book talks about the lives of early Chinese immigrants and their families operating laundries, restaurants, and grocery stores. This blog contains more research of interest to supplement my books.

5/18/12

Story of Chinese restaurant origins all over the world


Chinese immigrant restaurant in Mexico
   
      Although this documentary features a Chinese immigrant family-run restaurant in Mexico, the story it tells is virtually the same one you'll find all over the world about how Chinese immigrants sought an economic niche in their new homeland despite little knowledge of the new language, customs, and lifestyle.

          Even though they often had little or no experience running restaurants, these Chinese saw it was a means to survival. Their hope was that their children, growing up in the new land, would be able to advance to less arduous and more enjoyable work.
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  1. UnknownJune 24, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    What is your favorite Chinese restaurant and why? I have been craving some and I want to try a different restaurant. It has always been a favorite food of my family. http://www.sunwah.com.au

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