Filipinos in China

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.

Filipinos in China
在华菲律宾人
Mga Pilipino sa Tsina
Total population
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.

Employment

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.

Distribution

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).

See also

References

  1. ^ "Filipino Maids Popular in Beijing Despite Legal Issues Archived 3 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine", Beijing Today, 18 August 2010.
  2. ^ "President Aquino to meet Filipino community in Beijing", Kalatas, 4 December 2011.
  3. ^ Mentioned in review "My Filipino one and only" Reese Deveaux Archived 29 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine The Standard, 18 September 2004