Chinos-LatinosNavigating Chinese Identity in Latin

AmericaBy Leland Marcellus Lazarus

History1800-Immigration to Latin

America and Caribbean1940-49-Unrest in China1990s-present-Economic Push

A Community of Importance

•5% of population•70% of small-business•Social Influence

Contemporary Challenges

•Political Weakness•Language Difficulty•Discrimination

Theory Into Action

Start a night school for Chinese to learn Spanish

Assist in assimilation into Panamanian society

Collaboration with existing institutions such as the Chinese-Panamanian Cultural Center and Learning Enterprises