Chinese in Dubai: money, pride, and soul-searching
In: Chinese overseas volume 15
In: Asian Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2021, ISBN: 9789004439979
Introduction: Entering the frontier of overseas Chinese studies -- Destination Dubai : from a fishing village to a global city -- The making of Chinese spaces in Dubai : Nasser Square, Dragon Mart, and beyond -- Being Chinese in Dubai : pride, prejudice, and the frontier mentality -- Soul-searching : diverse religious experiences among overseas Chinese in Dubai -- Chinese Muslims in Dubai : from middlemen minority to cultural ambassador -- China's "soft power" and the future of the Chinese community in Dubai -- Conclusion: The Chinese in Dubai : toward a new direction in overseas Chinese studies.