U.S. Immigration: As more and more Chinese people come to the United States for study or to settle down, the lifestyle in American cities is changing. Taking Iowa City as an example, CNN reported that the number of bubble tea shops in the city has reached three times that of Starbucks, and it is common to encounter Chinese individuals from cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Wuhan while dining at local eateries.
Correspondingly, at the University of Iowa, nearly one in ten students is from China, and the presence of Chinese students contributes approximately $100 million to the local economy each year.
Not only in Iowa, but over the past decade, many cities in the Midwest have also become increasingly Chinese. According to the Los Angeles Times, in recent years, the arrival of Chinese people has gradually changed the demographic structure and lifestyle of many cities in California. Taking Alhambra as an example, traditional American supermarkets such as Lucky and Ralphs have gradually disappeared over the past twenty years, while the largest Chinese supermarket, 99 Ranch Market, has been steadily growing. Local residents report that English signs on storefronts are gradually being replaced by Chinese signs, and all shopping venues and markets are becoming increasingly Asian. Additionally, the traditional culture brought by the Chinese is slowly permeating American society.
On June 23 of this year, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that public schools in New York City will have a day off for the Spring Festival starting in 2016, making it the second major American city to announce a public school holiday for the Spring Festival after San Francisco.
