In the article we present below, we stop to reflect on Filipinos in China. This theme/figure/character has aroused great interest throughout history, generating debates and analysis in various areas. In this sense, we propose to take a tour through the different edges that make up Filipinos in China, delving into its most relevant aspects and its implications in today's society. In this way, we will seek to delve into its meaning, its repercussions and its presence in culture, providing new perspectives and enriching knowledge about Filipinos in China.
Total population | |
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12,254 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xiamen, Macau | |
Languages | |
Spanish, Filipino, English, other languages of the Philippines, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin) | |
Religion | |
Roman Catholicism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Overseas Filipinos, Filipinos in Hong Kong |
There are a significant number of Filipinos in China consisting of migrants and expatriates from the Philippines to the People's Republic of China.
Many domestic workers from the Philippines have been coming to China to work as maids. Figures from the Philippines government in 2009 shows that mainland China has become the top destination for Filipino maids seeking work overseas as Chinese families are willing to employ them for better household services and for their fluency in the English language.
Based on records from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, there were about 12,254 overseas Filipinos in mainland China. Most of them live in cities such as Beijing (2,492), Chongqing (164), Guangzhou (4,564), Shanghai (4,264) and Xiamen (7,707).