New Zealand, a place known as "the loneliest country in the world". Located in the South Pacific, this isolated country attracts a large number of immigrants. Why is it such a popular destination for immigrants?How did these Chinese immigrants to New Zealand live?Let's unveil this mysterious country.
New Zealand, a place known as the "hometown of the long white clouds", contains beautiful natural scenery, coupled with economic prosperity, medical and educational resources, and has become a paradise for the world's middle class. As a result, this place, known as the "loneliest country", has become the go-to place for immigrants from all over the world.
However, New Zealand's immigration history has not always been smooth sailing. At the end of the 19th century, New Zealand recruited a large number of Chinese workers in order to exploit the abandoned gold mines. Although they were initially promised that they would be returned to their homeland when the mining was completed, a significant number of Chinese actually chose to settle in the land.
However, due to long-term discrimination, most of these Chinese are engaged in low-end service industries and live a low-key life. These legal restrictions have also made them almost unconnected with the mainstream of New Zealand's society, making them the most humble group of immigrants. The times are developing, and opportunities and challenges coexist.
Over time, New Zealand has gradually treated all settlers, including immigrants, equally,** and for the first time, apologized to ethnic Chinese who had been wrongly treated. Since 2002, a large number of Chinese immigrants have poured into New Zealand, and their common desire is to have a better life here and to get rid of the "involution" environment that prevails in East Asia.
However, it is not easy to achieve this wish. Despite the relaxed social environment in New Zealand, Chinese immigrants still need to put in more effort to establish themselves here. Challenges faced by Chinese migrants in New Zealand include the lack of recognition of overseas qualifications and the persistence of racial discrimination.
Many Chinese immigrants face low income and employment discrimination, and their resumes are discriminated against as soon as they appear in the hands of employers. All of this makes their lives challenging. Despite this, New Zealand's attitude towards Chinese immigrants is improving, and they are gradually gaining a foothold in the land and integrating into New Zealand society.
New Zealand, known as the "loneliest country", attracts the attention of many immigrants. The lives of Chinese immigrants in this land are full of opportunities and challenges, and they have worked hard to integrate into the country's diverse culture. It may not be a paradise, but for these migrants, New Zealand has become a second home.