Abstract
Abstract Patterns of immigration and settlement of Chinese and Indians in Northern Ireland are examined, and analysis is made of the economic roles they currently play. Both groups are found to be demographically small and dispersed, almost entirely concentrated in the petit bourgeoisie, and occupationally specialised. Virtually the entire Chinese population is confined to the restaurant trade, and Indians are disproportionately active in the retail clothing trade. Future growth for both population groups is unlikely, due to restrictive immigration laws as well as their specialised occupational status. Surprisingly, Ulster's ethnic conflict has not played a major role in the adaptation process of either group.
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