The Great Asian Migration

The Great Asian Migration refers to the large-scale movement of Asians, particularly from countries like China, India, and Japan, to Western countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Driven by economic opportunities, political upheaval, and population growth, these migrants sought better lives abroad. This migration significantly influenced societal demographics, contributed to economic development, and often faced legal and social challenges due to racial discrimination and restrictive immigration laws of the time. It marks a key period of Asian global dispersal and cultural integration.