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China Town Yangon
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China Town Yangon
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China Town Yangon
China Town Yangon
China Town Yangon
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China Town Yangon
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China Town Yangon
Phone:
+95 1 251 069

Address:
Yangon Town, Myanmar, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

The Chinese people in Burma, Burmese Chinese, Tayoke or Sino-Burmese are a group of overseas Chinese born or raised in Burma . Burmese Chinese constitute one group of Overseas Chinese and is relatively small compared to other Overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia. Although the Chinese officially make up three percent of the population, the actual figure is believed to be much higher. Among the under-counted Chinese populations are: those of mixed background; those that have registered themselves as “ethnic Bamar” to escape Myanmar’s persecution and discrimination; those that moved to Myanmar from China during earlier Qing Dynasty because of Manchu rule; new Chinese immigrants and traders that have resided in Upper Burma since the 1990s but are not counted due to the lack of reliable census taking. As of 2012, the Burmese Chinese population is estimated to be at 1.6 million.Burmese Chinese are a well established middle class ethnic group and are well represented in all levels of Burmese society. Burmese Chinese also play a leading role in Burma's business sector and dominate the Burmese economy today. In addition, Burmese Chinese have a strong presence in Burma's political scene with several people such as Khin Nyunt, Ne Win, and San Yu having been major political figures.
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