50 years of the Chinese community in Singapore / edited by Cheng Lian Pang.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pang, Cheng Lian, editor.

Series:

World Scientific series on Singapore's 50 years of nation-building.

World scientific series on Singapore's 50 years of nation-building

Language:

Chinese

English

Subjects (All):

Chinese--Singapore.

Chinese.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (310 p.)

Other Title:

Fifty years of the Chinese community in Singapore

Place of Publication:

Singapore : World Scientific, [2016]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

"Singapore's success story is essentially a "people" story. Singaporeans have good reason to celebrate the nation's golden jubilee with pride. In the short space of five decades the country has moved from Third World to First, and its real GDP has grown by 40 times! For this phenomenal progress, credit must go to its people, the Republic's primary resource. Against all odds and amidst dire predictions, Singaporeans proved that a united and resourceful community could build a nation from scratch. This book is dedicated to one segment of these Singaporeans — the Chinese community. In particular, this collection of essays focuses on the Chinese speaking members of the community whose many contributions are less familiar to those brought up on a strict diet of the English language. This celebratory book is divided into four broad categories. The first section examines the major Chinese organisations and their contributions in the past five decades. These include the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations, the Chinese Development Assistance Council and the Chinese Heritage Centre. In addition, it looks at the history and work of some of the social clubs and charitable organisations in the Chinese community. The second section examines some community issues that have engaged the Chinese community in Singapore's first 50 years. Two senior journalists and two academics review the evolution of the Chinese language, the integration of new immigrants from China and the influence of Chinese religions. The five essays in the third section trace the development of Chinese visual and performing art in the Republic. The last section looks at the interactions between Singapore's Chinese community and China on the one hand, and with the regional Chinese communities on the other. The contributors of this salute to the Chinese community are/ have been directly involved or are passionate about the subjects of their essays."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Foreword 1; Foreword 2 ; Introduction; List of Contributors; Section 1 Chinese Organisations; Chapter 1 Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inextricably Linked to Singapore's Economic Miracle; Post-1965; Awakening of Social and Community Consciousness - The Memorial to the Civilian Victims of the Japanese Occupation; Breaking the Monopoly of the Shipping Conferences; 1984; Lending a Helping Hand to Industry - Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business (SCCIOB); 1985-1990; Cementing Ties with China; 1987-1990

Playing an Active Role in the ASEAN-Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) 1991; Extending the Global Network - World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC); 1998; Building a Vibrant SME Sector in Singapore; SMEs Conference, Infocomm Commerce Conference and SME Expo; SME Centre@SCCCI; SIRC@SCCCI; 2001; Remembering Singapore's Role in the History of China - Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall; 2006; The First 100 Years - Grand Centennial Celebrations ; 2007; A Trailblazing Networking Platform - Business China; 2010; Establishing an Overseas Presence - SCCCI's Shanghai Offi ce; 2014

Recognition for the Chamber's Role in Sino-Singapore Relations - Business China Enterprise Award2015; Exemplars of Society, Pillars of the Nation - SG50 Outstanding Chinese Business Pioneers Awards; Tracing the Chamber's Contributions to Singapore's Development - SCCCI-SG50 Special Exhibition; Chapter 2 Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations Revitalising Clan Associations; The Genesis; Promoting Understanding and Appreciation of Chinese Culture and Values; Publications; Cultural Performances; Chinese Language; Galvanising the Clan Associations

Lending a Helping Hand to the CommunityRefl ections at 20; Changing of the Guards; Appendix: SFCCA's Seven Founding Members; Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan (SHHK); Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan; Singapore Kwangtung Hui Kuan (SKHK); The Nanyang Khek Community Guild (NKCG); Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan; Sam Kiang Huay Kwan; Singapore Foochow Association; Chapter 3 The Chinese Development Assistance Council An Enriching Journey with a Self-Help Group ; An Illustrious History; The Heart of CDAC: Education and Training; Laying a Lasting Framework; CDAC and Nation-Building

Concluding Notes: A Cherished RelationshipChapter 4 The Chinese Heritage Centre Putting Singapore on the Diaspora Map ; Telling the Story of a People; The Story Behind CHC; The Exhibition; Advancing Knowledge and Understanding of the Chinese Overseas; Research and Publications; "Chinese More or Less" Exhibition; A New Chapter - Integration with NTU; The Way Forward; Chapter 5 Chinese Philanthropy Past and Present; When We were a Community, a Colony, but not yet a Country; Now with Nationhood; The Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC); Incentives for Philanthropy

Conclusion: The Evolving Philanthropic Landscape in Singapore

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789814675413

9814675415