The contributions of Chinese Americans underscore a great U.S. advantage—and the limits of China's rise.
By Eric Liu Aug. 29, 2014 1:32 p.m. ET
Try as I might, I just can't become Chinese.
It started as a thought experiment: I wondered what it would take for me, the son of Chinese immigrants, to become a citizen of China. So I called the nearest Chinese consulate and got lost in a voice mail maze with nobody at the end. The consulate's website explained the process for getting visas but not for naturalization.
Then I realized why it was so difficult to get an answer: Beijing doesn't ever expect to hear from foreigners who want to become Chinese citizens.
As it turns out, a naturalization procedure is found under China's Nationality Law. But precious few people pursue it: The 2000 Chinese census counted just 941 naturalized citizens.
From left, former Ambassador Gary Locke, Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh, restaurateur Eddie Huang and labor activist Ai-jen Poo. Photo Illustration by Sean McCabe; ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images (Gary Locke); Reuters (Tony Hsieh); Associated Press (Eddie Huang); Getty Images (Ai-jen Poo)
Zhuang Fu Lai
Another rubbish article by stranded lost soul.
The article is shallow and superficial. The "truth" about Chinese wanting to become Americans but not the reverse solely arises purely from economic consideration. China was a very poor nation barely 4 decades ago and gained independence barely 2 decades before that and was immediately hit by the 1949-1969 US led international embargo. On the other hand the US had their independence 250 years ago, benefited from the 100 year slavery, the two world wars and imperialism. Therefore the comparison is shallow and illogical. Humans are like sheep, they seek the greener grassland.
50 years from now when the US have become Impoverished and China prosperous, the current phenomenon will reverse. 搪塞是什麼意思? 意思: 敷衍塞責,隨便應付。塘堤有萬孔,只塞其一。 引申为敷衍,不負責。