Chinese Uruguayans are Uruguayan citizens of Chinese ancestry or are Chinese people residing in Uruguay.
| |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 226 declare China as homeland; 400+ Uruguayans of Chinese ancestry | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Montevideo | |
| Languages | |
| Chinese, Uruguayan Spanish | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Overseas Chinese |
Overview
The first flow of immigration arrived in 1949, coming from mainland China and Taiwan.[1] Nowadays there are some 400 Chinese immigrants in Uruguay, mostly living in Montevideo. Their activities include gastronomy, fishing, groceries.[2]
The 2011 Uruguayan census revealed 226 people who declared China as their country of birth.[3] As of 2013, there are 44 Chinese citizens registered in the Uruguayan social security.[4] Compared to neighboring Argentina and Brazil, with both nations containing a large population, Chinese immigration is significantly smaller in Uruguay.[1]
There are a Chinese Uruguayan Association[2] and a Uruguay-China Chamber of Commerce in Montevideo.[5]
Some Chinese immigrants teach their language to Uruguayans.[2]
Notable people
- Cheung-Koon Yim (Beijing, 11 December 1936), architect and university professor who fled from the Chinese Civil War.[6]
- Adi Yacong Wu, a professor of the Mandarin Chinese language.[7]
See also
References
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