Taishan

Before Canton: How Wuyi’s Hidden Ports Shaped the Chinese Diaspora

For overseas Chinese with roots in the Wuyi (五邑) region of southern China, the story of emigration is personal. It…

1 month ago

Roots Across the Sea: Understanding the Guangdong Five Counties Diaspora Legacy

 For millions of overseas Chinese whose families trace their origins to the Five Counties (Wuyi 五邑) region in Guangdong—namely Xinhui,…

1 month ago

Exploring the Wuyi Landscape A Journey Through Time and Geography

If you're curious about what makes Wuyi (五邑) such a fascinating region, look no further than its breathtaking Wuyi landscape.…

2 months ago

The Coolie Trade and Early Migration Patterns (1840–1874)

The mid-19th century marked a dark yet transformative period in Chinese migration history, dominated by the global coolie trade (苦力贸易).…

2 months ago

Legacy of Wuyi: The Untold Story of How a Region Ended the Qing Dynasty

The Hidden Epicenter of RevolutionAt the southern edge of China, where fertile plains meet the restless waves of the South…

2 months ago

Family Legacy: Chinese Genealogy and Ancestral Villages

Imagine stepping into an ancestral hall (宗祠, zōngcí)—its wooden beams creak under the weight of centuries, yet every inch tells…

2 months ago

Sunning Railway: Uniting Taishan’s Overseas Chinese and Transforming a Nation

The Sunning Railway (新宁铁路), built in the early 20th century by Taishan’s overseas Chinese community, stands as a remarkable testament…

6 months ago

Roots of Legacy: Wuyi Impact & Future Generations

rom the bustling streets of California during the Gold Rush to the ports of Southeast Asia, Wuyi emigrants left their…

7 months ago

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