Chinese
Migration
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1. What year did the first group of Chinese immigrants arrive in Belize?

The first group of Chinese immigrants arrived in Belize in 1865.

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6. From which part in China did most of the later migrants to Belize originate?

Most later migrants originated from Kwangtung  (Guangdong) in Southern China.

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2. How many Chinese immigrants were brought to Belize as indentured laborers in 1865?

A total of 480 Chinese immigrants were brought to Belize as indentured laborers.

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7. What does the Chinese work  within Belize?

The Chinese work in grocery, restaurant, fast food, and lottery.

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True or False were the chinese indentured laburers?

true

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do chinese own stores?

yes

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11. Which District did the majority of Chinese immigrants settle in?

They settled in Belize City and San Ignacio.

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10. What types of small businesses did early Chinese immigrants establish in Belize?

Chinese immigrants created small businesses that focused on retail and food services.

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12. How did the Chinese impacted Belize?

through job creation

 

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what kind of trade does the chinese do?

lottery trade