Abstract
This paper explores the dynamics of the Chinese diaspora in Jamaica through an analysis of Kerry Young's novel Pao. The influx of Chinese immigrants to Jamaica in the mid-nineteenth century, primarily from the Hakka ethnic group, shaped their evolving relationship with both Jamaica and China. As each generation emerged, the concept of a "homeland" became less relevant, giving way to a shared sense of connection and affinity as diasporic Chinese and Jamaican Chinese. The novel's protagonist, Yang Pao, embodies the challenges faced by the Chinese diaspora in Jamaica during a time of historical and political change.
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