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Although the monthly income is competitive, the cost of living in the bustling land of the United States is extremely expensive. Whether it is rent, utilities, daily transportation and food, plus the cost of children's education, Ms. Chen's monthly expenses almost reach a staggering $5,000.
This is undoubtedly a heavy financial burden for any young person, and in order to ease the burden, she and her friends have to settle in a "mixed" environment, which greatly affects the quality of life.
"I know that in my home country, I can at least have a cozy cottage of my own, and at the same time, the cost of living will be relatively low. Even so, I chose to stay in the United States, a country full of opportunities, and pursue my professional development.
Ms. Chen candidly said that although life in the United States was not all smooth sailing, she always unswervingly followed her deepest dream: "As long as I go all out, one day I will become an outstanding entrepreneur like Mr. Ma Yun and Mr. Ma Huateng."
Despite the difficulties faced by living in the United States, these new generation of Chinese immigrants have always stuck to their choices. They firmly believe that with unremitting efforts, they will one day become a part of American society and realize the "good life" they yearn for.
Ms. Xiao Chen is a typical example of this, she knows that life in her motherland is more comfortable, but she still chooses to stay in the United States, because it provides her with more possibilities to realize her dreams, and she firmly said: "As long as I work hard, one day I will become the next Jack Ma or Ma Huateng."
For these new generations of Chinese immigrants, the United States is not a smooth road. In the journey to pursue their dreams, they often encounter many challenges such as the high cost of living, crowded living conditions, and many other challenges.
However, they have always firmly chosen to stay in this land known as the "land of dreams", and the perseverance of fighting for the realization of their ideals is undoubtedly worthy of learning and admiration from each of us.
Looking back at history, it is not difficult to find that as early as the middle of the nineteenth century, a small number of brave Chinese merchants traveled across the ocean to ship fine porcelain and gorgeous silk to the American market for sale, which can be said to be the first time that Chinese set foot on American soil.
In 1848, the jewel-like gold deposits of California were revealed, and the gold rush began, and heroes from all walks of life flocked to the city, not only from the brave explorers from all over the world, but also from a large number of immigrants from the ancient country of the East, China.
In just three years, more than 20,000 Chinese poured into California. These tenacious and hard-working Chinese, with their own hard work, stood out among many gold diggers, attracting the envy and dissatisfaction of local Americans.
Soon after, the U.S. government had no choice but to introduce a draconian "Chinese Exclusion Act" to impose strict restrictions on Chinese immigrants and deprive Chinese of their legitimate rights and interests in the United States. This situation continued until 1965, when the U.S. government enacted a new immigration law, which was completely repealed.
However, even so, the discrimination and prejudice against the Chinese community in American society are still deep-rooted. As some scholars have said, in the United States, white people are the noblest race, and other races of color are only second-class citizens in their eyes.
Even if some Chinese have achieved outstanding achievements, once they lose their usefulness, the United States will not hesitate to send them back to China. To make matters worse, the United States is planning to put hundreds of thousands of immigrants on the deportation list, which means that even Chinese who have become American citizens may face deportation.
These Chinese immigrants who have wandered to a foreign land in pursuit of their dreams have always suffered from prejudice and discrimination on the road to realizing their ideals in the United States. Even if they put in more effort than their compatriots, they end up struggling to gain the respect and recognition they deserve.
This situation has undoubtedly exacerbated their inner struggle and confusion.
Despite all the hardships, the Chinese have continued to make progress in the United States, leaving their mark in various fields. It was this indomitable resilience that allowed them to find their way to survive in the face of adversity, and eventually became an indispensable and important force in American society.
Since the middle of the 19th century, the Chinese have been traveling far and wide to set foot in the "New World" of the United States, which is full of opportunities. At that time, a large number of Chinese immigrants poured into the United States, and with their hard work, they rose to prominence among many gold diggers, which aroused strong resentment among local Americans.
Soon after, the US government brazenly introduced the "Chinese Exclusion Bill" that severely restricted Chinese immigration, and their rights were ruthlessly deprived; unexpectedly, they were not discouraged by this, but continued to stay in the United States with extremely firm convictions, sweating and sweating in various fields, and making great contributions to the country.
After more than 100 years of historical evolution, the status of Chinese immigrants in the United States has been greatly improved. Especially in the professional field, their perseverance and perseverance allowed them to find a way to survive in difficult situations, and eventually became an indispensable and important part of American society.
However, even so, the prejudice and discrimination against the Chinese community in American society have not been eliminated.
Even those Chinese who have successfully obtained U.S. citizenship may be at risk of deportation. This long history is undoubtedly a true portrayal of the difficult journey of the Chinese on the road to pursuing their dreams in the United States.
While a new generation of Chinese immigrants is struggling in the United States, another powerful force is quietly emerging. With the rapid development of China's economy, more and more overseas Chinese have begun to re-examine their life paths, and have chosen to return to the motherland and devote themselves to the construction of the motherland.
Li Na, who was born in the 80s of the last century, is the leader of this force. In 2004, she was admitted to the University of California, Berkeley, with honors. There, she met many outstanding students who were also from China.
After graduating, Li Na successfully joined a well-known technology company in Silicon Valley with a good annual salary with excellent professional qualities.
However, despite her privileged living conditions, Li Na often felt a hollowness deep inside. "Although my life in the United States was rich, I always felt that I didn't feel a sense of belonging. Perhaps because of my cultural background, I have never been able to fully integrate into mainstream American society.
Li Na said frankly.
Just as she was hesitating whether she should stay in the United States or return home, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity crept up. In 2018, the Chinese tech giant Baidu extended an olive branch to her and warmly invited her to return to China to participate in the research and development of a cutting-edge technology.
After careful consideration, Li Na finally decided to return to that familiar cultural environment and seek more room for development.
"When I returned to my homeland, I couldn't help but marvel at the fact that China's scientific and technological development has closely followed or even surpassed that of the former hegemon of the United States!
Coupled with a competitive salary, I feel that this is the best place for me to live and work," Li Na said with emotion.
Like Li Na, it is not uncommon for overseas Chinese groups to choose to return to their motherland for development. In recent years, many outstanding Chinese scientists and entrepreneurs who have taken root in the United States and successfully changed their nationality have thrown themselves into this enthusiastic "reverse trend".
Behind this transformation is the vigorous development of China's economy. Twenty years ago, China was still known as the "world's factory", and there was still a big gap between the level of manufacturing and that of developed countries in the West.
However, now that China is rapidly upgrading its industry and gradually growing into a global leader in innovation, many people are beginning to realize that returning to their homeland may bring broader prospects.
In addition, the long-standing xenophobic tendencies in the United States have also caused some Chinese to suffer from racial discrimination. Despite their remarkable achievements, they still struggle to escape the fate of being marginalized.
In contrast, China's familiar cultural environment can undoubtedly give them more sense of identity and belonging.
It is precisely because of these considerations that more and more overseas Chinese choose to return to China for development. They firmly believe that as long as they work hard in this familiar land, they will be able to find a broader space for development, so as to maximize their personal value.
With the rapid rise of China's economy, more and more Chinese who have taken root in the United States have begun to re-examine their choices and have decided to return to their motherland for development. Among them, Li Na, who was born in the 1980s, is a striking example.
In 2004, Li Na entered the University of California, Berkeley with excellent academic performance, and successfully joined a well-known technology company in Silicon Valley after graduation, earning a considerable income. However, even with such a privileged life, Li Na still felt an indescribable sense of emptiness, "I have never been able to truly integrate into mainstream American society."
Baidu, China's leading technology giant, has invited Li Na to return to her motherland with great sincerity and devote herself to the most cutting-edge technology research and development.
Faced with such a rare opportunity, Li Na decided to return to her familiar homeland and seek a broader career path.
"When I decided to return to my hometown, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the United States, once known as a world-class pioneer in scientific and technological development, had lost its former glory in the face of China. Here, I can give full play to my talents, enjoy a comfortable and livable living environment, and a generous salary package awaits me.
Li Na said with emotion.
Overseas Chinese like Li Na who choose to return to China for development are not alone. In recent years, many outstanding Chinese who have taken root in the United States and have successfully naturalized have joined the tide of this "reverse trend".
Behind all this, it is inseparable from the rapid rise of China's economy and the growing xenophobia in the United StatesMany Chinese deeply feel that only in the familiar land of China can they find a greater stage for development and maximize their personal value.
Whether they choose to stay in the United States or return to China to develop, the Chinese immigrant community has undoubtedly made indelible contributions to promoting cultural exchanges between China and the United States and even the world.
In the big picture, migration plays a pivotal role in driving the process of globalization. Among the huge floating population, there is no shortage of outstanding scientific and technological talents and entrepreneurial elites.
Their cross-border flow has not only injected a steady stream of innovation impetus into the receiving countries, but also greatly accelerated the pace of trade between different countries and regions, and injected new vitality into the development of the world economy.
However, the phenomenon of migration also poses a number of challenges to both the countries of origin and the countries of hosting. For the country of origin, the outflow of a large number of talents will undoubtedly lead to the dilemma of "brain drain", which will have an adverse impact on the long-term development of the country.
For the host country, it needs to bear more social governance pressure, such as ethnic contradictions, cultural conflicts and other thorny issues.
The emergence of these problems reflects the complexity of the phenomenon of migration. It is both a double-edged sword, both as a catalyst for global integration and as a potential for negative effects. Therefore, governments must adopt more open and inclusive migration policies, finding the best balance between safeguarding their national interests and promoting global prosperity.
For those Chinese who have resolutely embarked on the journey across the Atlantic, they have an unshirkable responsibility to plan for the future. Whether you choose to continue your career in the United States or return to your native China, you must have acquired a wealth of international knowledge and strong professional skills.
Only in this way can we shoulder the great responsibility of communicating scientific and technological and cultural exchanges at home and abroad, and make suggestions for promoting world peace and development with our own unique advantages.
After a century of vicissitudes, the tide of Chinese immigrants has witnessed the close connection of the destinies of China and the United States. In this journey, there are moments of joy and sadness, and there are moments of continuous progress and setbacks.
However, no matter what kind of predicament they face, these brave Chinese immigrants have always been with perseverance and perseverance, with their industrious hands, composing a touching and profound movement of life, we firmly believe that as long as they have firm beliefs and forge ahead, they will be able to create a more brilliant and magnificent chapter in this vast land!
Whether they choose to stay in the U.S. or decide to return to China, the Chinese community plays a pivotal role in promoting cultural exchange between China and the United States and the world.
From a macro perspective, the phenomenon of migration has undoubtedly promoted the process of globalization and injected a steady stream of new impetus into the vigorous development of the world economy, but at the same time, it has also brought many challenges to the countries of origin and hosting, such as "brain drain" and social governance pressure.
These questions reveal the complexity of the migration phenomenon. Migration is like a "double-edged sword", which can promote the integration and symbiosis of diverse cultures, but it can also bring a series of negative effects.
Therefore, governments should assess the situation, formulate more open and inclusive migration policies, and strive to find a balance between global prosperity while safeguarding their own national interests.
For the Chinese community, no matter what development path they choose, they need to have a broad international vision and superb professional skills, become an important link between China and the rest of the world, and contribute wisdom and strength to promote world peace and development.
In short, this wave of Chinese immigrants, which lasted for a hundred years, witnessed the close intertwining of the destinies of China and the United States, including laughter and tears, progress and setbacks.