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Nanyang Chinese point to irony in Beijing's priorities

Original: There’s a particular irony here that many Nanyang Chinese will recognise. When ethnic Chinese communities in Southeast A

Commentary circulating among Nanyang Chinese communities highlights an irony in Beijing's conduct toward overseas Chinese. Historically, when ethnic Chinese in Southeast Asia faced discrimination or violence, China offered little support. But when wealthy Chinese nationals move their fortunes abroad, the state shows far greater concern. Writers in Singapore are contrasting these two responses, prompting debate about what Beijing's protection of overseas Chinese is really for.

Why now: The contrast between Beijing's silence on past persecution of Southeast Asian Chinese and its concern for wealthy emigrants has struck a chord with Nanyang Chinese audiences.

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There’s a particular irony here that many Nanyang Chinese will recognise. When ethnic Chinese communities in Southeast Asia faced discrimination or violence, Beijing’s response was often little more than crickets. But when wealthy Chinese nationals move their fortunes to · daneelchia · 208

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