The Identity Dilemma of Chinese Immigrants in Singapore from the Perspective of Intercultural Communication and Identity Negotiation: A Case Study of the Chinese Language Movement of Singapore Chamber of Commerce

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The Identity Dilemma of Chinese Immigrants in Singapore from the Perspective of Intercultural Communication and Identity Negotiation: A Case Study of the Chinese Language Movement of Singapore Chamber of Commerce

YiJia Fu 1 , Jingjin Liu 2*
  • 1 Luoyang NO.1 Senior High School    
  • 2 Chengdu University    
  • *corresponding author LiuJingJin@stu.cdu.edu.cn
Published on 14 September 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/8/20230206
LNEP Vol.8
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
ISSN (Online): 2753-7048
ISBN (Print): 978-1-915371-97-3
ISBN (Online): 978-1-915371-98-0

Abstract

This paper is based on the background of many Chinese immigrants to Singapore in recent years. Singapore is a multicultural country. The Chinese identity in Singapore is also influenced by multiple factors such as history and culture. This paper studies the causes and status quo of the identity dilemma of the Chinese in Singapore, which provides a reference for China's research in this field and promotes the development of China-Singapore relations. This study is based on the intercultural communication theory and the consultative identity theory, using case analysis to draw the conclusion that the current Singaporean Chinese are faced with a dilemma in the identity process, and put forward suggestions on this phenomenon: Singaporean Chinese should actively negotiate to carry out innovative development on the basis of protecting the fundamental development of identity culture. Understanding and helping Singaporean Chinese to form an identity and value system is conducive to promoting the positive development of China-Singapore relations under the background of globalization.

Keywords:

Singapore, overseas Chinese, intercultural communication, identity

Fu,Y.;Liu,J. (2023). The Identity Dilemma of Chinese Immigrants in Singapore from the Perspective of Intercultural Communication and Identity Negotiation: A Case Study of the Chinese Language Movement of Singapore Chamber of Commerce. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,8,346-350.
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References

[1]. Data source: Singapore Bureau of Statistics. https://www.singstat.gov.sg/publications. March 8,2023.

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[6]. Cui Xiao. Identity consultation theory from the perspective of cross-cultural communication [J]. Huaxia Teacher, 2015(07):82-83. DOI:10.16704/j.cnki.hxjs. 2015.07.061.

[7]. Wang Jing, Dai Jieru. Chinese and Singaporean Chinese —— historical investigation centered on LakPao (1819-1912) [J]. Research on the History of Overseas Chinese, 2015 (01): 76-84.

[8]. Zhang Xun. Identity and intercultural communication [J]. Journal of Chifeng University (Chinese Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition), 2010,31(02):135-136. DOI:10.13398/j.cnki.issn1673-2596.2010.02.030.

[9]. an Ankui. Identity Politics: Roots, Challenges, and the Future [J]. Exploration and contention, 2020, No.364 (02): 99-111 + 159.

[10]. Dai Xiaodong. Theory of intercultural communication [M]. Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press, 2011.

[11]. Yao Lu, Xing Yajie. Identity politics in international relations: Connotation, operation logic and interaction dilemma [J]. International Politics, 2022,43 (03): 92-118 + 7-8.

[12]. Hecht M L. A Research Odyssey toward the Development of a Communication Theory of Identity [J]. Communication Monographs, 1993(60): 76- 82.

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Fu,Y.;Liu,J. (2023). The Identity Dilemma of Chinese Immigrants in Singapore from the Perspective of Intercultural Communication and Identity Negotiation: A Case Study of the Chinese Language Movement of Singapore Chamber of Commerce. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,8,346-350.

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References

[1]. Data source: Singapore Bureau of Statistics. https://www.singstat.gov.sg/publications. March 8,2023.

[2]. Zhou Yancheng, Li Xinyue. From "overseas Chinese" to "Chinese" —— Chinese factors in the transformation of new Malaysian Chinese identity [J]. Western Journal, 2021(16):144-148. DOI:10.16721/j.cnki.cn61-1487/c. 2021.16. 041.

[3]. Yu Jianhua. Prosperity and prosperity in diversity and inclusiveness —— Singapore [J]. World Economic Research, 2003 (10): 85-89.

[4]. Philip Holden. Colonialism with benefits? Singaporean peoplehood and colonial contradiction[J]. Journal of Southeast Asian Studies,2019,50(4).

[5]. Wei Hong. An effective way to solve ethnic problems in Singapore —— multiple integration [J]. Journal of Central-South University for Nationalities (Philosophy and Social Sciences edition), 1999(01):78-81. DOI:10.19898/j.cnki.42-1704/c. 1999.01. 022.

[6]. Cui Xiao. Identity consultation theory from the perspective of cross-cultural communication [J]. Huaxia Teacher, 2015(07):82-83. DOI:10.16704/j.cnki.hxjs. 2015.07.061.

[7]. Wang Jing, Dai Jieru. Chinese and Singaporean Chinese —— historical investigation centered on LakPao (1819-1912) [J]. Research on the History of Overseas Chinese, 2015 (01): 76-84.

[8]. Zhang Xun. Identity and intercultural communication [J]. Journal of Chifeng University (Chinese Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition), 2010,31(02):135-136. DOI:10.13398/j.cnki.issn1673-2596.2010.02.030.

[9]. an Ankui. Identity Politics: Roots, Challenges, and the Future [J]. Exploration and contention, 2020, No.364 (02): 99-111 + 159.

[10]. Dai Xiaodong. Theory of intercultural communication [M]. Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press, 2011.

[11]. Yao Lu, Xing Yajie. Identity politics in international relations: Connotation, operation logic and interaction dilemma [J]. International Politics, 2022,43 (03): 92-118 + 7-8.

[12]. Hecht M L. A Research Odyssey toward the Development of a Communication Theory of Identity [J]. Communication Monographs, 1993(60): 76- 82.

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