A political economy approach to understanding the economic incorporation of Chinese sub-ethnic groups

This paper outlines the economic experiences of Toronto’s Chinese, 80% of whom are immigrants mostly arriving in the last two decades. Based on the 1996 census data, labour market participation and economic performance of various. Chinese sub-groups were compared. The findings contribute to an understanding of how selective immigration policies and world geopolitical changes can account for differences in economic adaptation and integration of sub-ethnic groups.