A different Chinese
by CQ

Cover and details kinibooks

Started reading 17 Sep 2007
Finished reading 26 Sep 2007

An overall general viewpoint of the characteristics of the Chinese in Mainland China as well as countries in South East Asia.

The author does not delve too deeply on the whys and wherefores of the race but more of his observations on the people he has met during his travels. This is a personal journey and he takes an example of one or two from each country to represent the whole.

It might not be a scientific method, but we do get an overall picture of this fascinating group of people and how they have managed to adapt themselves wherever they are. The spirit of the group who try to better themselves in other countries compared to those who remain make an interesting subject which should be studied further. How some have managed to assimilate and blend in with the local populace whereas others still stick out like a sore thumb will definitely require continuous observations and research.

A light hearted personal account. But do be patience with poor editing in some parts.