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Why global migration data should recognise subgroups like the Teochew

South China Morning Post 04 August 2026 5h ago
Why global migration data should recognise subgroups like the Teochew
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In countries like France and Norway, the government census strictly avoids asking about race and ethnicity. Governed by a desire for national unity, these states operate on a firm premise: categorising citizens by skin colour risks creating divisions and reinforcing prejudice. Across the Atlantic and in the Commonwealth, you find a different philosophy. The United States, United Kingdom and Canada
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