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Chinese Migrants in Metropolitan Cities Abroad: Reconsidering Agency, Interactions, and Belonging.

Chinese Migrants in Metropolitan Cities Abroad: Reconsidering Agency, Interactions, and Belonging.

Authors :
Gransow, Bettina
Source :
Journal of Current Chinese Affairs; Apr2024, Vol. 53 Issue 1, p3-13, 11p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

At the interface of Chinese diaspora studies, migration studies, and urban studies, this introduction argues for a shift towards city-based migration studies. The city is understood here not as a self-contained social cosmos, but as a globally and socially embedded urban level that opens up a more flexible perspective on the unfolding of migration processes at the micro, meso, and macro levels. It begins with a brief overview of recent trends in Chinese diaspora studies, global migration and urbanisation trends, and debates in critical geography on multi-scale urban theories. Then, it raises the question of the empirical feasibility of such an approach and argues for conceptualising migrants' agency as a starting point for migration research, rather than pursuing a policy-driven, normative approach. Finally, it presents the five empirical contributions to this Special Issue. They are based on fieldwork in Paris, Berlin, Manchester (UK), Mexico City, Lagos, Gaborone, and Windhoek. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18681026
Volume :
53
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Current Chinese Affairs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176812168
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/18681026241241809