Thanks for putting this series together and telling a story that had to be told. As a 5th generation Chinese Australian, similar things happened here. I wonder in America if this history is taught in classrooms or not? I can say for myself in Australia, growing up, it was briefly mentioned only.
No, this history is not taught in American schools. The history classes may mention the immigation & dates of a large group of people from a single region, and what industries the group may have commonly worked in. Other than that, cultural experiences are not explored much, Unfortunately. And our beautiful country is composed of and created and built by almost all immigrants. Peace to all.
Despite all that the Chinese went through, we still work hard and never complain. When the current civilization falls and a new one find traces of it, they will see that the Chinese ARE the "model minority". We thrive where ever we go no matter what we have to go through, even if it takes more than one generation.
Black America has suffered long before the Chinese arrived. We have battled racism for many years. Every battle we win is a win for every minority. The civil rights laws we forced to be implemented apply to all. Blacks are the concience of America. We will continue our complaints to right what is wrong. Be grateful to the complainers. Without us everything would just remain the same. A good example is the housing laws. Whites excluded all non whites until the 60's. The Black civil rights movement made this illegal. Now Chinese,Indians and any other minority can buy where they want. Hats off to the Chinese community for all they have endured and conquered. Yes they are a model community but understand they have in the past been granted rights that Blacks have not. In NYC they were granted land for their work on the Brooklyn Bridge. Blacks were excluded from construction projects in the city until the 1970's. The unions did it. Blacks fought the unions, now every minority is included in their membership. In NYC many Chinese youth stood with Blacks and Puerto Ricans to fight injustice in the late '60's. We are in this fight together.
@@IronJazz99 "Every battle we win is a win for every minority." Asian American groups have very little political power. Blacks have political power. You can't tell me that affirmative action and using non-academic metrics for university entrance is a win for every minority. Asians suffer due to those. I agree that blacks have done alot but there are areas where Asian interests may diverge.
@sheng liu The ethnic Chinese in San Francisco do not support Trump. The city's congressional district is the most Democratic of all the congressional districts in the House of Representatives. It is represented by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
My Dad's family was from Toisan -- although he was born in El Paso Texas. I'm not sure how his family got there but anyway, they came back to California when he was 8.
The 500 men who participated in the massacre, were not all "white" as the video mistakenly reported; they were 'White and mestizo residents of Los Angeles" who "resented the expansion of the Chinese population, considering them an alien group." Wikipedia. That said, still 18 Chinese tragically lost there lives.
The highest year for legal immigration to the US was 1991. One million and eight hundred twenty six thousand immigrants came that year. Our gross domestic product for that year was 6.1 trillion dollars. As of 2017 it sits at 19.7 trillion. So in that 26 year span it grew by 13.6 trillion. More than triple the amount it was in 1991. During that same period of time the estimated population of unauthorized immigrants in the US grew from 3.5 million to 11 million. My argument is that both legal and unauthorized immigration sparked our economy to triple in size over a 26 year period of time. So why is there now an approach to reduce both legal and unauthorized immigration to the US. And how much will that negatively effect our economy? How is it to anyone's benefit in the US to do that? That won't make us great it will make us far worse both in economy and spirit. We need immigration in all forms. Our economic growth depends upon it. Being unwelcome to outsiders will decrease us. Turn us into a shut in. We lose in that scenario. Not just economically but also socially and spiritually. Immigrants bring energy, hunger, industriousness, productivity. They help us grow in ways we didn't know we need to grow. The Chinese Exclusion Act is an example of the worst aspect in our society. Discrimination. Bigotry. Racism. And the success of the American Chinese population in spite of all that is an example of the best aspect in our society. We as a country have benefited from their success. The same as we have benefited from the success of all immigrants to our country. We have the world's third highest population and the largest economy. Limiting immigration or deporting all of our unauthorized immigrants reduces our population and our economy. When our GDP growth average gets smaller because of the size of our GDP we need to stoke that economic fire more not less. Add more fuel not decrease the fuel we have. America is already great in many ways. But our greatness is in large part due to our immigrants and their contribution to our economy and society. Reducing immigration in all forms weakens us both economically and in spirit. That family living in the cramped apartment in this video may be the next American success story. I hope it is. But if we become an unwelcoming country and society we will end their dream and the dream of many others. And that eventually will kill our greatness. Destroy us. It is our Godzilla come from the depths of our soul. And we need to defeat it. Everything depends upon that.
when I stayed at the Hilton on Grant I have never been treated to such a rude white gm, he was yelling at me as a gangster. I had been invited courtesy of Airbnb and was looking where I would stay the next night!
As 1.5 Korean American, I would like to thank all Chinese and other Asian Americans who fought for civil rights even before I got here. This is heartwarming and hope that Asian Americans can stick together.
As a third generation Japanese American, I'm very interested in Asian American history and how we contributed to the American landscape. Fascinating series.
Salute to Chinese Americans, their contributions to the fabric of America (culinary and otherwise) and the struggle we join arms in for a more perfect union.
Bangkok Fatty Yeah but they're bossy as hell in the workforce. Last time I told Mr. Tran to chill out because we're not in his country dying of hunger and suffering communism.
I'm Samoan and my grandmother is Chinese & Samoan who was born and raised in Samoa. In Samoa, we had Chinese immigrants who was brought to the island to grow plants and build homes. Few years later, some were shipped back even when they made Samoa their home and had to say goodbye to their families. One of the dish they brought from China was called Chop Suey. Still today, we make chop suey as one our Samoan dish thanks to the Chinese people who made Samoa home to them. I thank my ancestors.
The is a stark contrast of American Samoa and Western Samoa. It's like one is very modern and the other is a emerging populace... Got much love for the Uso, born and raised in Long Beach California (Filipino, Mexican and Irish).
and Chinese people in Peru! I've never seen so many Chinese restaurants outside of China. The Chinese and Japanese contributed a lot to the cuisine and culture of Peru
It's interesting that Al Jazeera -- a news source in the Middle East -- sponsored this series but AJ does do good stories here and there. A series on the Chinese diaspora would be fascinating: Chinese people through the centuries have travelled and settled all around the world (driven at times by war, poverty, opportunity) and it's always been fascinating to meet what are called "overseas Chinese' -- people like my family who are ethnically Chinese but have not lived in China for several generations. (In my case, we were from Saigon, Vietnam.) I speak both Chinese (Cantonese/ some Mandarin) and English and at times, meeting or travelling, have relied on my Chinese to get around when the person I am speaking to does not speak English and I don't speak the language of the country they are from or I am visiting (e.g. Germany, France, Peru, etc.). In Los Angeles, I once was assigned the care of a Pervuian patient who spoke only Chinese and Spanish with barely any English. He would speak to me in Chinese and the Latina nurses in Spanish.
There were also a lot of Chinese immigrants to south America. In Suriname there is a huge chines influence! It would be interesting to learn more about the different places that were popular to immigrate to out side the US.
Hi! Just watched the three episodes - just wanted to say what a great job was done! As a 2nd Gen Chinese American, this somehow is able to convey how I feel as an Asian American in a way that I haven't been able to do before. I'm so proud of the history of my parents' resilience and ability to assimilate to the American culture while still keeping our food tradition alive in its own way. Growing up and living in big cities, you'd think we'd feel less like foreigners one day, but that's still a hurdle we have to face. Thanks again for such a great production.
Toi San represent! I barely hear the language in Vancouver anymore (so much more Mandarin now), but it was definitely the language of my childhood in Vancouver's Chinatown.
Is it true that Fukienese is the same dialect because that's where Taiwanese are originally from? Is it exactly the same, or has it changed over the years?
@@elinathan8363 Let's not argue with Europa... To a small degree he is correct as from my understanding the US (nationally) was setup by White Europeans and their subsequent descendants. However as time goes on; the nation was able to grow further was becsude of the non-european immigrants and their subsequent descendants. Overall, as I said before; diversity will win no matter what.
Loved this video so much, I actually cried. I'm from SF and I'm the second generation for my Chinese side (I count it as the first generation starts when they are born here, but my grandparents were the migrants.) and I know the struggle was surreal for them. Though I'm still a teenager, I know that the conflicts and hardships they endured will be more than what I will ever face. My grandpa served in the Korean War and worked as the leader of a hotel Union because he could speak English and Chinese fluently. I can relate to all of this history that SF's Chinatown has and it's very uplifting to see how as a community we have gone from discriminated against to an entire aspect of California culture. Funny thing is, I've never eaten chop suey LOL
As a 13 year old, I worked in a Chinese noodle factory. By the time I turned 16, I made chow mein and beef chop suey for the locals in a snack bar. 1970s, Montreal. It was a job. I had a great experience. No complaints. I had it better than most kids my age.
I can really identify with the discrimination. As a person of mixed ethnicity, I am automatically seen as black and discriminated against in my own country (and other countries as well). Black people, Chinese people and other people helped built the U.S.A. but continue to be discriminated against to this day. We all need to work together and not discriminate against anyone in order to all be seen as equal Americans.
The key of their success...Avoid Comfort before you Achieve your goals...live in a tinny space. Some of Chinese people in their early years of imigrating..eat rice poridge with chicken stock only...with salt paper and garlic...to fill up their tummy..breakfast..lunch and Dinner and save some cash ...to start a small bussiness of their own !!
This is a very well produced video that is both historically significant and relevant in today's world. Many non-Chinese who live in San Francisco are unaware of the struggles of the early immigrants. BTW the shooting and editing styles, the video quality, and the audio quality were excellent.
@@MikeCheeno Yup Bro, the coming Media War should be directed towards Communist Party...lolz. I am aware of the long history and the contributions Chinese Immigrants made since 1800. The worlds cannot afford any for trouble, also an Undemocratic Hegemonic World Power may not be ideal....:) I wish there was a solution to our problems...everyone must become selfless & treat all living things especially animals with utmost empathy
This is why the rise of China is so important, for people in China, of course, but also for Chinese overseas, especially those in developed economies and hence dominating culture. Without a strong home nation, the fight for equality and advancement for overseas Chinese would remain daunting. This is what make those who support the garbage spewed by the likes of Epoch Times (大紀元、新唐人）that much more stupid and naive. Once overseas people group you by your face, sabotaging each other is the stupidest thing any diaspora could do.
I'd be a liar if I said I understood their. Racist struggle. But coming to America and saying English is the wrong language. If you hate it leave. I don't think any country would feel any different.
I grew up in Southern California and my family was considered a "Heinz 57" due to our mix of countries! :D When I became an adult and began working in Pasadena and Los Angeles, I worked with folks that were from all over the world. I loved it because I learned so much! Unfortunately fear and ignorance can become hate and it is what keeps people apart. I am very grateful for my upbringing. Love these videos!
The chinese were discriminated in the 1800s the blacks were also discriminated before that and now the muslims. cant we just all love eachother and live peacefully?
Nah, never. American whites evaluate your power by your original nationality. They don't give a shit about Arabs or chinese. Because now, white American or European in charge, top of the world.
The Chinese contributed a lot in the building & construction of the early railway roads. It was only the Chinese who was able to built across some of the harshest & most difficult terrains & many died. No credits were given for their efforts. The governors of them days refused to acknowledge their contributions when those lines were completed! Comparing to other ethnic groups, ONLY the Chinese had the infamous '' The Chinese Exclusion Acts'' law passed by the racist gov't of the day. I, for one, am grateful for their many contributions to the world.
They also cleared land for agriculture during western expansion. In Canada the people were opposed to Chinese building the railways and I think the PM at the time said you either have the Chinese build it or there will be no railways.
im Mexican American but with ancestry traces originating in the Indonesian islands and Malay peninsula since my ancestors from their crossed by the bering straight into the americas and settled central Mexico the area where the Aztecs started then Spanish mixing and all that. But asian american history has been interesting to me lately good stories to tell
I want you to know that this is super interesting and I'm very happy you did this video series. Never thought much about the history of the Chinese in America, but now I'm very intrigued!
I hope someday the "little Indias" of American are like the Chinatowns, as in a cultural Indian Hub for Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Nepalese, Bhutanrse, and Sri Lankans
i like how those people that are all about chinese this chinese that but dont take the time to go out and actually learn to speak or understand their own chinese language its sad because the generations after that wont know it either.
We bulit this Country here since 1898 (Our Family owned Chinese Restaurants and stores , many also have served and and fought and served these United States of America). It was "hard" but as Americans I have reaped it goodness and seen dark days (right now 2017). We have nver stopped at the many opportunties given us, I wish the same for my childern. God Bless America, I bid you Peace.
It's 2017, thank you for getting the discussion started, just like the black community, the Chinese NEED to get involved start the dialogue. Please send to the late night shows and news outlets. We have been silent way too long. No Fox News.
They forgot to mention that before 1848, the entire Southwest, including California, belonged to Mexico. And, before that to the Native Americans. Mexicans are descendants of Native Americans and Spanish conquistadores. People love to forget this fact.
China has plenty of regional food, ancient temples, traditional dress, celebrates classical music and its vast array of classical instruments that are played by young people. Also has 55 minority ethnic groups also with it's own unique traditions and dialects. Even a person living in China doesn't get to see and witness all the culture that it has to offer because China is so vast.
In India we have two different types of Chop Suey, American and Chinese. I have tried the American one(the one with poached egg on it) and I loved it. In Kolkata ,we also have a China town in Tangra area. It is very famous but the place is still underdeveloped and feels like slums.
Most cities in India are like slums, even the capital Delhi. Vast majority of Chinese community in Kolkata had left, after the Indian govt persecution. thewire.in/12319/the-chinese-indian-prisoners-of-deoli-are-here-and-their-voices-need-to-be-heard/
Not every places are like slums. Looks like you visited the densely populated areas like Old Delhi.Places which do not look similar to that of in western countries are slums according to you. That's your view. The whole point of this video is about the ideas that saved the China town in America. But here we didn't have that kind of ideas with Chinese people. The incident you have mentioned took place during 1962 war. Chinese have been living here for more than hundred years. Except that war period they are living here in Kolkata quite happily.
As someone who has been around India, I'm qualified to say most cities or least part of it, are slum like. The war itself isn't the problem, it is the vengeful persecution of innocent Chinese ethnic citizen after the war that made them leave India. There are few Chinese left in Kolkata.
To add to the confusion, "American Chop Suey" where I live is pasta, tomatoes, and ground beef (more of a cheap pasta dish vs anything asian inspired). Why we call it that, I have no idea. I think it's a New England thing, I grew up in MA and live in Boston.
Idk who this can help but I'm from the SF area and those are prices for private, luxury apartments. Most regular people in the city (we're not all rich yuppies) share a house or apartment and have roommates. My friends tend to pay about 1200/month for their own room, which ofc can be split further with more roommates. And check Craigslist because websites like apartments dot com are where those 3500 figures come from. This city is beautiful and you CAN find your place here if you really want it! 💙
Thanks for telling some of the history of Chinese immigration. I somehow do not identify with these new immigrants from China. Our parents and relatives came from Hoisan and most have passed on. Many of us second generation have intermarried racially and don't speak our dialect! Also less interest in China.
@calvin i'm a 2nd-gen chinese living in singapore, and here most locals are downright racist against new immigrants too. they're seen as uncivilised and embarrassing... very typical justifications for discrimination.
Calvin Wongn same phenomenon happening with Mexican Americans and the new waves of Mexican immigrants. Interesting to know this also happens with Chinese Americans.
Timothy Z How do you define newer immigrants? How long have these newer immigrants lived in the US? If it took several generations for YOUR holly family to assimilate to the American society, why would you expect these newer immigrants to do it immediately?
This is the story of every immigrant group in America. None has exclusive claims on past mistreatment and hardship. The Jews, Catholics, Italians and Irish all went through the same. Where do you think the term paddywagon came from? Spend some time and study the histories of various groups and you'll understand that it's human nature (meaning it happens everywhere in the world) to exclude something/someone who's different. But the beauty of America is that no matter where one starts, one always has an opportunty to rise above one's current station through hard work, tenacity, ingenuity and belief in oneself. My family is an example of such American opportunity; there are three millionaires and we're just first generation immigrants. I LOVE THIS COUNTRY and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You forgot to mention where you emigrated from. A vital piece of information that can utterly destroy your argument. The funny thing is that hardcore Americans like you always believe that this cannot be achieved in any other country.
Just like my ancestors american history,this was not taught in our schools and I appreciate this series for teaching this. I knew VERY LITTLE about this and it’s very interesting to hear! This is American history, we’re all apart of American history! Very cool! I’ve watched the whole series!
My great great great grand father worked the railways(1865) from Oakland all the way to St. Louis. He help build America, then was chased out of the country.
@@etholus1000 The story gets better...he brought back home a small fortune in savings and started a building supplies company. Made enough money and sent his sons to San Francisco who opened a food factory. During the 60s my uncles and aunts studied at UCSF AND UC Berkeley. They became scientists, doctors, engineers and business entrepreneurs. My dad owned apartment blocks all over the Bay Area. Now I enjoy sitting on my duff reaping the spoils.
@Europa Man You mean like whites over ran America? Why do you construe it as over ran? That in itself exposes your prejudice. Birth rates of East Asians is lower than whites. You can keep Asians out and Whites will still be a minority due to hispanics and low white birth rates. It's a foregone conclusion. And somehow you think that keeping Asians out will help. Asians are the minority that has the highest median income.
Good vid! I’m asian so I like Asians. I’m also american. As Americans we all came to make a better life and opportunity. USA a melting pot of culture is something to be proud.
At 1:30 she says her parents were immigrants and she's a 2nd gen american. I was gonna say something smartass but I looked it up and I guess she's correct since 2nd generation can mean both things according to Wikipedia: The second generation of a family to inhabit, but the first natively born in, a country, or The second generation born in a country
Yet has a lower nominal GDP by 7.3 Trillion and is decades behind the U.S in Military Power and Technology, go take your Mao Nationalism somewhere else
How many people want to immigrate to China? Not many. How many wish they could live in the United States of America? Almost everyone in Asia would rather be in America than their countries.
'Fear' is NOT the only reason people don't like other people. For the racially-biased, systematically-'trained', stop assuming it's a "phobia" just because folk don't like folk.
As a 2nd generation half Taiwanese Chinese American I am quite grateful that more people are starting to open up to our problems, sometimes I feel our problems are neglected quite a lot. Though I wish people were less sino-phobic in the united states.
Regarding 5:19, a branch of East West Bank is located at 743 Washington Street in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The distinctive pagoda building was originally occupied by the Chinese Telephone Exchange from 1909 until 1949. In 1960, the building was bought and restored by the Bank of Canton. The building was later occupied by United Commercial Bank. United Commercial Bank failed during the 2009 Financial Crisis. It was taken over by East West Bank.
I'm a descendant of the Scots and English. Nevertheless, my favorite dish is Chow Mein. I loved the lady with the southern accent. I'm so saddened by the xenophobia the Chinese Americans suffer. I just don't understand it. An unfortunate effect of Chinese and other Asian peoples living together in communities, is that people like me don't get to meet them, or have friends from those groups.
Suffered discrimination but we keep quiet, I really admire that, we do not complain, instead we work hard to beat odds to live a fruitful happy life. Amitabha may all human being be blessed. ❤
I can't believe she's want to preserve those small rooms THAT ARE STILL IN USE TODAY. No one should live in inadequate housing like that. Rooms should be larger.
Probably no group has been so thoroughly mistreated in america as the chinese, and yet they've been pragmatic and refused to play the victim card. I have tremendous repsect for that. Most immigrant groups had to face hardships at particular times, but probably no other so long as this group - and yet, they are the leaders of society, quiety, noblely tending to their families and working their way up the ladder. To this day they are one of the few "okay to mistreat this group" generally, and still they quietly build themselves up from within, never asking others to do it for them. Many of us have a lot to learn from this community.
I am HAWAII and I am 4th generation Chinese HAWAIIAN by background. Chow Fun might be good, my favorite is Singapore mai Fun. I know how to make it, but here in NYC it's to expensive, besides I like the curry flavor. Even when I go to a Chinese restaurant it's only broccoli and no meat. So what I do is go to Chinatown, either i go to the store or buy it on the street cheaper since I know how to make it. Many Chinese people buy it take it home and cook themselves. I know where to shop. I cut my costs, besides I have food at home anyway. Here in the bronx there are no Asians anyway. When I go to Chinatown it's only Chinese people and tourists. I know what flavor I want. The cost of Chinese restaurants has really jumped, so I cut my costs even further. Even buying noodles, or I can go to COSTCO, BJS,SAM'S CLUB. OTHER THAN SAN FRANCISCO I THINK that there are more CHINESE PEOPLE in NYC. If course you have Chinese people all over the nation many Chinese people want to come to the United States for many different reasons. When I was in the Army, very few Chinese people even in Germany, actually 0.if anyone asked me my favorite food it would be Chinese because there are many different types from Mandarin, Cantonese, Hunan,and schawuan.Here in NYC there are so many different types of foods, restaurants you name it it's here. I know because I have worked in many different places as I am a CHEF. The majority of my life has been in NYC. Alot of times, when I watch tv, I keep my ears open for new and different places then I look up location and menu if it's on the internet, some places don't like to put their menu on the internet, so be it I have worked in 2 5 star,5 diamond hotels, and I am a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America upstate New York state, 1984.Enjoy your weekend folks as it is freezing and when that happens, I stay home and watch tv,listen to music or go to Utube,as Google owns UTUBE
Look I am a white American man and I'll say this..I absolutely adore Chinese people. I have never been or ever will be against other culters..other people.. or other countries. Never ever. I respect and absolutely love others and this world is terrible for treating others wrong. It's sad. We are all people on one Plante just trying to make it. I love this video. And also you are sooooo Beautiful. I want a Chinese wife 😍😍😍
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Love hearing the story of chop suey! fusion food is always fascinating!
Thanks for putting this series together and telling a story that had to be told. As a 5th generation Chinese Australian, similar things happened here. I wonder in America if this history is taught in classrooms or not? I can say for myself in Australia, growing up, it was briefly mentioned only.
No, this history is not taught in American schools. The history classes may mention the immigation & dates of a large group of people from a single region, and what industries the group may have commonly worked in. Other than that, cultural experiences are not explored much, Unfortunately. And our beautiful country is composed of and created and built by almost all immigrants. Peace to all.
Thank you! Wish I had these videos during my SF college class of Asian American Experience since 1820.
Despite all that the Chinese went through, we still work hard and never complain. When the current civilization falls and a new one find traces of it, they will see that the Chinese ARE the "model minority". We thrive where ever we go no matter what we have to go through, even if it takes more than one generation.
Black America has suffered long before the Chinese arrived. We have battled racism for many years. Every battle we win is a win for every minority. The civil rights laws we forced to be implemented apply to all. Blacks are the concience of America. We will continue our complaints to right what is wrong. Be grateful to the complainers. Without us everything would just remain the same. A good example is the housing laws. Whites excluded all non whites until the 60's. The Black civil rights movement made this illegal. Now Chinese,Indians and any other minority can buy where they want.
Hats off to the Chinese community for all they have endured and conquered. Yes they are a model community but understand they have in the past been granted rights that Blacks have not.
In NYC they were granted land for their work on the Brooklyn Bridge. Blacks were excluded from construction projects in the city until the 1970's. The unions did it. Blacks fought the unions, now every minority is included in their membership.
In NYC many Chinese youth stood with Blacks and Puerto Ricans to fight injustice in the late '60's.
We are in this fight together.
Japanese shouldn’t be left out
David Powell Women were excluded from owning land for even longer than that
@@IronJazz99
"Every battle we win is a win for every minority."
Asian American groups have very little political power. Blacks have political power.
You can't tell me that affirmative action and using non-academic metrics for university entrance is a win for every minority. Asians suffer due to those.
I agree that blacks have done alot but there are areas where Asian interests may diverge.
@sheng liu The ethnic Chinese in San Francisco do not support Trump. The city's congressional district is the most Democratic of all the congressional districts in the House of Representatives. It is represented by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
My Dad's family was from Toisan -- although he was born in El Paso Texas. I'm not sure how his family got there but anyway, they came back to California when he was 8.
Join the club. Same as the Irish, Mexicans, African Americans...pretty much anybody thats not white.
The 500 men who participated in the massacre, were not all "white" as the video mistakenly reported; they were 'White and mestizo residents of Los Angeles" who "resented the expansion of the Chinese population, considering them an alien group." Wikipedia. That said, still 18 Chinese tragically lost there lives.
We have Chop Suey in the Philippines. Of course, brought by Chinese immigrants. Our version may be different from that of America.
I love you for making these videos!
5:26 there is a japanese bill board,hella cool tho
The highest year for legal immigration to the US was 1991. One million and eight hundred twenty six thousand immigrants came that year. Our gross domestic product for that year was 6.1 trillion dollars. As of 2017 it sits at 19.7 trillion. So in that 26 year span it grew by 13.6 trillion. More than triple the amount it was in 1991. During that same period of time the estimated population of unauthorized immigrants in the US grew from 3.5 million to 11 million.
My argument is that both legal and unauthorized immigration sparked our economy to triple in size over a 26 year period of time. So why is there now an approach to reduce both legal and unauthorized immigration to the US. And how much will that negatively effect our economy? How is it to anyone's benefit in the US to do that? That won't make us great it will make us far worse both in economy and spirit. We need immigration in all forms. Our economic growth depends upon it. Being unwelcome to outsiders will decrease us. Turn us into a shut in. We lose in that scenario. Not just economically but also socially and spiritually. Immigrants bring energy, hunger, industriousness, productivity. They help us grow in ways we didn't know we need to grow.
The Chinese Exclusion Act is an example of the worst aspect in our society. Discrimination. Bigotry. Racism. And the success of the American Chinese population in spite of all that is an example of the best aspect in our society. We as a country have benefited from their success. The same as we have benefited from the success of all immigrants to our country. We have the world's third highest population and the largest economy. Limiting immigration or deporting all of our unauthorized immigrants reduces our population and our economy. When our GDP growth average gets smaller because of the size of our GDP we need to stoke that economic fire more not less. Add more fuel not decrease the fuel we have. America is already great in many ways. But our greatness is in large part due to our immigrants and their contribution to our economy and society. Reducing immigration in all forms weakens us both economically and in spirit. That family living in the cramped apartment in this video may be the next American success story. I hope it is. But if we become an unwelcoming country and society we will end their dream and the dream of many others. And that eventually will kill our greatness. Destroy us. It is our Godzilla come from the depths of our soul. And we need to defeat it. Everything depends upon that.
when I stayed at the Hilton on Grant I have never been treated to such a rude white gm, he was yelling at me as a gangster. I had been invited courtesy of Airbnb and was looking where I would stay the next night!
Dayton, Ohio area needs a Chinatown....
As 1.5 Korean American, I would like to thank all Chinese and other Asian Americans who fought for civil rights even before I got here. This is heartwarming and hope that Asian Americans can stick together.
what do you mean "1.5 Korean" LOL
Oristo42 _ wait. You are one and a half people!? You're an anomaly! How awesome!!
Or do you mean you are 0.5 (1/2 or one-half) Korean??
AL 1.5 Generation. As in, I was born and grew up in Korea at very young age but came to USA.
Ellie McHale 1.5 Generation. As in, I was born and grew up in Korea at young age but came to USA.
Then you're first generation Korean American, not 1.5
Atrocious how Chinese Americans were treated!
Water of a ducks back. That shit won't happen ever again...
Laura Reynolds I agree.
Laura Reynolds almost all groups went through it
Oh Please. They were treated worse in Mexico.
shamz0rz Doesn't make that right, either.
As a third generation Japanese American, I'm very interested in Asian American history and how we contributed to the American landscape. Fascinating series.
What's wrong with you?
Awesome that you have that family. I'm a 2nd gen from DC. Respect.
*family history.
@vern what a racist (sterotyped) comment. Ignorant.
Syndicate I’m Japanese and I’m from Hawaii. Like there were Japanese men that fought in the war how dare you honestly.
Salute to Chinese Americans, their contributions to the fabric of America (culinary and otherwise) and the struggle we join arms in for a more perfect union.
Bangkok Fatty ik, the Chinese are the best on so many levels
Bangkok Fatty Yeah but they're bossy as hell in the workforce. Last time I told Mr. Tran to chill out because we're not in his country dying of hunger and suffering communism.
Te Hace Falta Ver Mas Bax are you sure your mr tran is Chinese? It's a Vietnamese name
Bangkok Fatty - 100% agree
yea except now the whites are facing discrimination from chinese
I'm Samoan and my grandmother is Chinese & Samoan who was born and raised in Samoa. In Samoa, we had Chinese immigrants who was brought to the island to grow plants and build homes. Few years later, some were shipped back even when they made Samoa their home and had to say goodbye to their families. One of the dish they brought from China was called Chop Suey. Still today, we make chop suey as one our Samoan dish thanks to the Chinese people who made Samoa home to them. I thank my ancestors.
The is a stark contrast of American Samoa and Western Samoa. It's like one is very modern and the other is a emerging populace... Got much love for the Uso, born and raised in Long Beach California (Filipino, Mexican and Irish).
On 2Wheels LBC IN THE HOUSE
Nice story, thanks for sharing
In Samoa there is alot of Samoan/Chinese, in American Samoa there is more Samoan/Korean.
I am greek
You guys should do a series on Mexico's Chinese community
A.M. are those a real thing ?
and Chinese people in Peru! I've never seen so many Chinese restaurants outside of China. The Chinese and Japanese contributed a lot to the cuisine and culture of Peru
It's interesting that Al Jazeera -- a news source in the Middle East -- sponsored this series but AJ does do good stories here and there. A series on the Chinese diaspora would be fascinating: Chinese people through the centuries have travelled and settled all around the world (driven at times by war, poverty, opportunity) and it's always been fascinating to meet what are called "overseas Chinese' -- people like my family who are ethnically Chinese but have not lived in China for several generations. (In my case, we were from Saigon, Vietnam.) I speak both Chinese (Cantonese/ some Mandarin) and English and at times, meeting or travelling, have relied on my Chinese to get around when the person I am speaking to does not speak English and I don't speak the language of the country they are from or I am visiting (e.g. Germany, France, Peru, etc.). In Los Angeles, I once was assigned the care of a Pervuian patient who spoke only Chinese and Spanish with barely any English. He would speak to me in Chinese and the Latina nurses in Spanish.
@@zolarrayz5528 Yup and the biggest Japanese community outside of Japan is in Brazil
Heard of El Coreano Loco? Lol. That Korean Mexican haha
There were also a lot of Chinese immigrants to south America. In Suriname there is a huge chines influence! It would be interesting to learn more about the different places that were popular to immigrate to out side the US.
Frances Carranza
Hi! Just watched the three episodes - just wanted to say what a great job was done! As a 2nd Gen Chinese American, this somehow is able to convey how I feel as an Asian American in a way that I haven't been able to do before. I'm so proud of the history of my parents' resilience and ability to assimilate to the American culture while still keeping our food tradition alive in its own way. Growing up and living in big cities, you'd think we'd feel less like foreigners one day, but that's still a hurdle we have to face. Thanks again for such a great production.
"My favorite dish is a shrimp poboy." I love it.
Toi San represent! I barely hear the language in Vancouver anymore (so much more Mandarin now), but it was definitely the language of my childhood in Vancouver's Chinatown.
Can you speak mandarin?
The 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act caused Cantonese to replace Toisanese in Chinatowns-not much of that world remaining, unfortunately.
Is it true that Fukienese is the same dialect because that's where Taiwanese are originally from? Is it exactly the same, or has it changed over the years?
I'm Mexican and appreciate Asians alot.
So grateful for this series. All of these diverse stories is what makes America great.
It's a shame the media doesn't give us this type of informative videos.
At the end... It is diversity that will win, no matter what.
this is incorrect by a long shot, take your racism out of this wonderful and diverse country
that statement is not grounded in any fact or evidence, who made you like this?
@@elinathan8363 Let's not argue with Europa... To a small degree he is correct as from my understanding the US (nationally) was setup by White Europeans and their subsequent descendants.
However as time goes on; the nation was able to grow further was becsude of the non-european immigrants and their subsequent descendants.
Overall, as I said before; diversity will win no matter what.
AJ+ always has great stories and amazing cinematography
Chinese immigrants built American railroad system. I love Chinese buffet!
“Ginger Onion Crab?” When I come out of viral exile, I need to find that.
Greg Gross there are many ways of cooking crab in Asia!
It is sooooo good
Janlyr Liu And I probably would like all of them.
Loved this video so much, I actually cried. I'm from SF and I'm the second generation for my Chinese side (I count it as the first generation starts when they are born here, but my grandparents were the migrants.) and I know the struggle was surreal for them. Though I'm still a teenager, I know that the conflicts and hardships they endured will be more than what I will ever face. My grandpa served in the Korean War and worked as the leader of a hotel Union because he could speak English and Chinese fluently. I can relate to all of this history that SF's Chinatown has and it's very uplifting to see how as a community we have gone from discriminated against to an entire aspect of California culture. Funny thing is, I've never eaten chop suey LOL
Chop Suey is not real Chinese food. We never order it.
Wow, this makes me so proud. My family is from the taishan/guangzhou area.
This is a great series! Thanks so much to this documentary team for telling the stories of these Chinese Americans.
I never knew Chinese were persecuted like this in America, it never gets spoken about at all such a shame how they treated the Chinese
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As a 13 year old, I worked in a Chinese noodle factory. By the time I turned 16, I made chow mein and beef chop suey for the locals in a snack bar. 1970s, Montreal. It was a job. I had a great experience. No complaints. I had it better than most kids my age.
The band "System of a Down" saves the day.
Danny Trujillo damn i was just about to say that.
T A B L E
Didn't know the SROs were still preserved to this day. Great video!
I can really identify with the discrimination. As a person of mixed ethnicity, I am automatically seen as black and discriminated against in my own country (and other countries as well). Black people, Chinese people and other people helped built the U.S.A. but continue to be discriminated against to this day. We all need to work together and not discriminate against anyone in order to all be seen as equal Americans.
I've watched ever series/part and I learned some new things. I really appreciated all of the information and hearing everyone's story!
The key of their success...Avoid Comfort before you Achieve your goals...live in a tinny space. Some of Chinese people in their early years of imigrating..eat rice poridge with chicken stock only...with salt paper and garlic...to fill up their tummy..breakfast..lunch and Dinner and save some cash ...to start a small bussiness of their own !!
This is a very well produced video that is both historically significant and relevant in today's world. Many non-Chinese who live in San Francisco are unaware of the struggles of the early immigrants. BTW the shooting and editing styles, the video quality, and the audio quality were excellent.
If San Francisco didn’t have China town, San Francisco wouldn’t be San Francisco!!
Well shot! Great reporting!
The Chinese American societies contribition is huge and it must be respected. And Chinese food is divine....I love Chinese food
Judging by your name, I'm guessing you're Bengali? Love Bengali food.
@@MikeCheeno Yup Bro, the coming Media War should be directed towards Communist Party...lolz. I am aware of the long history and the contributions Chinese Immigrants made since 1800. The worlds cannot afford any for trouble, also an Undemocratic Hegemonic World Power may not be ideal....:) I wish there was a solution to our problems...everyone must become selfless & treat all living things especially animals with utmost empathy
This is why the rise of China is so important, for people in China, of course, but also for Chinese overseas, especially those in developed economies and hence dominating culture. Without a strong home nation, the fight for equality and advancement for overseas Chinese would remain daunting.
This is what make those who support the garbage spewed by the likes of Epoch Times (大紀元、新唐人）that much more stupid and naive. Once overseas people group you by your face, sabotaging each other is the stupidest thing any diaspora could do.
great job!!! so excited for the next episode! :) Also so hungry lol.
Chop Suey also saved the alt metal movement from being exclusively limp bizkit and papa roach clones so....
Dolly is gorgeous.
I'd be a liar if I said I understood their. Racist struggle. But coming to America and saying English is the wrong language. If you hate it leave. I don't think any country would feel any different.
I grew up in Southern California and my family was considered a "Heinz 57" due to our mix of countries! :D When I became an adult and began working in Pasadena and Los Angeles, I worked with folks that were from all over the world. I loved it because I learned so much! Unfortunately fear and ignorance can become hate and it is what keeps people apart. I am very grateful for my upbringing. Love these videos!
Yes Bruce Lee faced much discrimination. But not from the Americans. From the Chinese because his Grandmother was German.
The chinese were discriminated in the 1800s the blacks were also discriminated before that and now the muslims. cant we just all love eachother and live peacefully?
Nah, never. American whites evaluate your power by your original nationality. They don't give a shit about Arabs or chinese. Because now, white American or European in charge, top of the world.
zs Xie thats not true china and russia is rising south africa too
The Chinese contributed a lot in the building & construction of the early railway roads. It was only the Chinese who was able to built across some of the harshest & most difficult terrains & many died. No credits were given for their efforts. The governors of them days refused to acknowledge their contributions when those lines were completed! Comparing to other ethnic groups, ONLY the Chinese had the infamous '' The Chinese Exclusion Acts'' law passed by the racist gov't of the day. I, for one, am grateful for their many contributions to the world.
They also cleared land for agriculture during western expansion. In Canada the people were opposed to Chinese building the railways and I think the PM at the time said you either have the Chinese build it or there will be no railways.
Racism has a long history in America... Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Middle Eastern, Filipinos, Hispanics... you name it.
Omg I’m from taishan and I speak the language there.
im Mexican American but with ancestry traces originating in the Indonesian islands and Malay peninsula since my ancestors from their crossed by the bering straight into the americas and settled central Mexico the area where the Aztecs started then Spanish mixing and all that. But asian american history has been interesting to me lately good stories to tell
I want you to know that this is super interesting and I'm very happy you did this video series. Never thought much about the history of the Chinese in America, but now I'm very intrigued!
I am a San Francisco Native and we could never do without Chinatown.
Chinese people whenever they go they work so hard. They still have hope
the black story was not great, u want hard times ck out the black wall street story
I hope someday the "little Indias" of American are like the Chinatowns, as in a cultural Indian Hub for Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Nepalese, Bhutanrse, and Sri Lankans
Malhaar Nair that sounds nice I wish I can see it some day.
Not the same contributions as the chinese
Fremont, California
The Chinese community across Latin America never got talked about. Name any country you would find one. Mexico, Haiti, Peru.
Learned so much about my own city! Thank you!
i like how those people that are all about chinese this chinese that but dont take the time to go out and actually learn to speak or understand their own chinese language its sad because the generations after that wont know it either.
Great documentary ✊🏾💯👍🏾
We bulit this Country here since 1898 (Our Family owned Chinese Restaurants and stores , many also have served and and fought and served these United States of America). It was "hard" but as Americans I have reaped it goodness and seen dark days (right now 2017). We have nver stopped at the many opportunties given us, I wish the same for my childern. God Bless America, I bid you Peace.
It's 2017, thank you for getting the discussion started, just like the black community, the Chinese NEED to get involved start the dialogue. Please send to the late night shows and news outlets. We have been silent way too long. No Fox News.
Michael K H TANG left wing echo chambers are not dialogues.
Division and hatred is exactly what the powers that be want.
I don’t think any news outlet wants to see this. Right or left. They don’t care about us “model minorities”
so did we just forget that she was gonna go talk to that country woman
beautiful video
Bless the Chinese in San Francisco. They’re hardworking and friendly. If it weren’t for them, America wouldn’t even have Chinese food.
Insert *System Of A Down* joke here.
They forgot to mention that before 1848, the entire Southwest, including California, belonged to Mexico. And, before that to the Native Americans. Mexicans are descendants of Native Americans and Spanish conquistadores. People love to forget this fact.
Janet Wood ikr and we give china town instead of native American town
I love seeing and hearing old Chinese - Americans with a Southern drawl. They are the real Americans.
I'm sorry, but an accent doesn't make any group more or less American IMO.
Everyone is entitled a piece of the pie.
Sad how modern day China ruin my love for Chinese culture.
China has plenty of regional food, ancient temples, traditional dress, celebrates classical music and its vast array of classical instruments that are played by young people. Also has 55 minority ethnic groups also with it's own unique traditions and dialects. Even a person living in China doesn't get to see and witness all the culture that it has to offer because China is so vast.
In India we have two different types of Chop Suey, American and Chinese. I have tried the American one(the one with poached egg on it) and I loved it. In Kolkata ,we also have a China town in Tangra area. It is very famous but the place is still underdeveloped and feels like slums.
Most cities in India are like slums, even the capital Delhi. Vast majority of Chinese community in Kolkata had left, after the Indian govt persecution. thewire.in/12319/the-chinese-indian-prisoners-of-deoli-are-here-and-their-voices-need-to-be-heard/
Not every places are like slums. Looks like you visited the densely populated areas like Old Delhi.Places which do not look similar to that of in western countries are slums according to you. That's your view. The whole point of this video is about the ideas that saved the China town in America. But here we didn't have that kind of ideas with Chinese people. The incident you have mentioned took place during 1962 war. Chinese have been living here for more than hundred years. Except that war period they are living here in Kolkata quite happily.
As someone who has been around India, I'm qualified to say most cities or least part of it, are slum like. The war itself isn't the problem, it is the vengeful persecution of innocent Chinese ethnic citizen after the war that made them leave India. There are few Chinese left in Kolkata.
Tobaccoface another point that India is one of the most underrated countries because of slumdog millionaire
To add to the confusion, "American Chop Suey" where I live is pasta, tomatoes, and ground beef (more of a cheap pasta dish vs anything asian inspired). Why we call it that, I have no idea. I think it's a New England thing, I grew up in MA and live in Boston.
红烧肉！Good answer.
This is excellent. Studios in SF are more like $3500 a month though.
vonslagle $3500 is really cheap of a studio in SF.
No. You can get them even cheaper than that. Just google it
Idk who this can help but I'm from the SF area and those are prices for private, luxury apartments. Most regular people in the city (we're not all rich yuppies) share a house or apartment and have roommates. My friends tend to pay about 1200/month for their own room, which ofc can be split further with more roommates. And check Craigslist because websites like apartments dot com are where those 3500 figures come from. This city is beautiful and you CAN find your place here if you really want it! 💙
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Pam is such a brave and inspirational person!!
Thanks for telling some of the history of Chinese immigration. I somehow do not identify with these new immigrants from China. Our parents and relatives came from Hoisan and most have passed on. Many of us second generation have intermarried racially and don't speak our dialect! Also less interest in China.
@calvin i'm a 2nd-gen chinese living in singapore, and here most locals are downright racist against new immigrants too. they're seen as uncivilised and embarrassing... very typical justifications for discrimination.
Calvin Wongn same phenomenon happening with Mexican Americans and the new waves of Mexican immigrants. Interesting to know this also happens with Chinese Americans.
I don't either. The newer immigrants are spoiled (by the struggles of the past immigrants) and don't wish to assimilate.
护士衫下是垃圾 Useless waste of air
Timothy Z How do you define newer immigrants? How long have these newer immigrants lived in the US? If it took several generations for YOUR holly family to assimilate to the American society, why would you expect these newer immigrants to do it immediately?
This is the story of every immigrant group in America. None has exclusive claims on past mistreatment and hardship. The Jews, Catholics, Italians and Irish all went through the same. Where do you think the term paddywagon came from? Spend some time and study the histories of various groups and you'll understand that it's human nature (meaning it happens everywhere in the world) to exclude something/someone who's different.
But the beauty of America is that no matter where one starts, one always has an opportunty to rise above one's current station through hard work, tenacity, ingenuity and belief in oneself. My family is an example of such American opportunity; there are three millionaires and we're just first generation immigrants. I LOVE THIS COUNTRY and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You forgot to mention where you emigrated from. A vital piece of information that can utterly destroy your argument.
The funny thing is that hardcore Americans like you always believe that this cannot be achieved in any other country.
@@DasAntiNaziBroetchen And why would where he emmigrated from matter?
How did this become a platform for people to espouse their racial agenda? Chill and eat and enjoy this documentary.
No I'm angry and I will not be silenced.
Just like my ancestors american history,this was not taught in our schools and I appreciate this series for teaching this. I knew VERY LITTLE about this and it’s very interesting to hear! This is American history, we’re all apart of American history! Very cool! I’ve watched the whole series!
At 7:33 I saw the mark of the devil
My great great great grand father worked the railways(1865) from Oakland all the way to St. Louis. He help build America, then was chased out of the country.
Don’t care
@@etholus1000 The story gets better...he brought back home a small fortune in savings and started a building supplies company. Made enough money and sent his sons to San Francisco who opened a food factory. During the 60s my uncles and aunts studied at UCSF AND UC Berkeley. They became scientists, doctors, engineers and business entrepreneurs. My dad owned apartment blocks all over the Bay Area. Now I enjoy sitting on my duff reaping the spoils.
@@robertlee4172 I like how you kept going.
land of freedom??? and of human rights??? haha what a joke!!!
foto man65 ah another liberal who thinks sharia is freedom
Maeu Daou because conservatives and centrists acknowledge and respect how privileged they are living in the USA 🇺🇸
@Europa Man You mean like whites over ran America?
Why do you construe it as over ran? That in itself exposes your prejudice. Birth rates of East Asians is lower than whites. You can keep Asians out and Whites will still be a minority due to hispanics and low white birth rates. It's a foregone conclusion. And somehow you think that keeping Asians out will help. Asians are the minority that has the highest median income.
Good vid! I’m asian so I like Asians. I’m also american. As Americans we all came to make a better life and opportunity. USA a melting pot of culture is something to be proud.
At 1:30 she says her parents were immigrants and she's a 2nd gen american. I was gonna say something smartass but I looked it up and I guess she's correct since 2nd generation can mean both things according to Wikipedia:
The second generation of a family to inhabit, but the first natively born in, a country, or
The second generation born in a country
There are two definitions. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigrant_generations
Thank you for stand up for the Chinese. Very educational. Thank you for your kindness. ,😆😆😆
Bet Americans are kicking themselves now. China is now one of the most powerful economies in the world!
Yet has a lower nominal GDP by 7.3 Trillion and is decades behind the U.S in Military Power and Technology, go take your Mao Nationalism somewhere else
He said China is one of the most powerful economies in the world. He didn't say it was better than the US you dumbass.
Jeff Castellanos triggered
China only took 40 years to make this achievement. How about US huh?
How many people want to immigrate to China? Not many. How many wish they could live in the United States of America? Almost everyone in Asia would rather be in America than their countries.
chinese buffets are very good. in usa and even in Mexico. in Guadalajara Mexico I saw buffets in downtown in every corner.
Isn't it atrocious how some people can be so racist. Past, present and future, be prepared and always expect it! Forgive, but never forget!!
'Fear' is NOT the only reason people don't like other people. For the racially-biased, systematically-'trained', stop assuming it's a "phobia" just because folk don't like folk.
uhhhh WHERE's THE CHOP SEUYYY hope they featued the FOOD more than the back story that shhould be highlighted how that DISH is MADEEEEEE
As a 2nd generation half Taiwanese Chinese American I am quite grateful that more people are starting to open up to our problems, sometimes I feel our problems are neglected quite a lot. Though I wish people were less sino-phobic in the united states.
Regarding 5:19, a branch of East West Bank is located at 743 Washington Street in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The distinctive pagoda building was originally occupied by the Chinese Telephone Exchange from 1909 until 1949. In 1960, the building was bought and restored by the Bank of Canton. The building was later occupied by United Commercial Bank. United Commercial Bank failed during the 2009 Financial Crisis. It was taken over by East West Bank.
I'm a descendant of the Scots and English. Nevertheless, my favorite dish is Chow Mein. I loved the lady with the southern accent. I'm so saddened by the xenophobia the Chinese Americans suffer. I just don't understand it. An unfortunate effect of Chinese and other Asian peoples living together in communities, is that people like me don't get to meet them, or have friends from those groups.
Suffered discrimination but we keep quiet, I really admire that, we do not complain, instead we work hard to beat odds to live a fruitful happy life.
Amitabha may all human being be blessed. ❤
I can't believe she's want to preserve those small rooms THAT ARE STILL IN USE TODAY. No one should live in inadequate housing like that. Rooms should be larger.
If your parents came here as immigrants, wouldn’t that make you FIRST generation American?
Probably no group has been so thoroughly mistreated in america as the chinese, and yet they've been pragmatic and refused to play the victim card. I have tremendous repsect for that. Most immigrant groups had to face hardships at particular times, but probably no other so long as this group - and yet, they are the leaders of society, quiety, noblely tending to their families and working their way up the ladder. To this day they are one of the few "okay to mistreat this group" generally, and still they quietly build themselves up from within, never asking others to do it for them. Many of us have a lot to learn from this community.
I am HAWAII and I am 4th generation Chinese HAWAIIAN by background. Chow Fun might be good, my favorite is Singapore mai Fun. I know how to make it, but here in NYC it's to expensive, besides I like the curry flavor. Even when I go to a Chinese restaurant it's only broccoli and no meat. So what I do is go to Chinatown, either i go to the store or buy it on the street cheaper since I know how to make it. Many Chinese people buy it take it home and cook themselves. I know where to shop. I cut my costs, besides I have food at home anyway. Here in the bronx there are no Asians anyway. When I go to Chinatown it's only Chinese people and tourists. I know what flavor I want. The cost of Chinese restaurants has really jumped, so I cut my costs even further. Even buying noodles, or I can go to COSTCO, BJS,SAM'S CLUB. OTHER THAN SAN FRANCISCO I THINK that there are more CHINESE PEOPLE in NYC. If course you have Chinese people all over the nation many Chinese people want to come to the United States for many different reasons. When I was in the Army, very few Chinese people even in Germany, actually 0.if anyone asked me my favorite food it would be Chinese because there are many different types from Mandarin, Cantonese, Hunan,and schawuan.Here in NYC there are so many different types of foods, restaurants you name it it's here. I know because I have worked in many different places as I am a CHEF. The majority of my life has been in NYC. Alot of times, when I watch tv, I keep my ears open for new and different places then I look up location and menu if it's on the internet, some places don't like to put their menu on the internet, so be it I have worked in 2 5 star,5 diamond hotels, and I am a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America upstate New York state, 1984.Enjoy your weekend folks as it is freezing and when that happens, I stay home and watch tv,listen to music or go to Utube,as Google owns UTUBE
Look I am a white American man and I'll say this..I absolutely adore Chinese people. I have never been or ever will be against other culters..other people.. or other countries. Never ever. I respect and absolutely love others and this world is terrible for treating others wrong. It's sad. We are all people on one Plante just trying to make it.
I love this video. And also you are sooooo Beautiful. I want a Chinese wife 😍😍😍