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San Diego: Asian American Boomtown?
an Diego doesn't have much of an Asian American history. That could be one reason it may have the brightest future of any Asian American city.
Between 1992 and 2002 the area's Asian American population jumped a spectacular 44%. Its current AA population of 360,000 -- the nation's 10th largest -- is only 12% of the 3,000,000 in the San Diego metro area, but the growth trajectory remains strong due to a steady influx of Asians drawn to the area's paradisial climate and growth potential.
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The area's emerging prominence as the nation's biotech capitol promises to be an growth engine and a powerful magnet for ambitious young Asian Americans. La Jolla, the city's ritziest neighborhood, is home to talent incubators like the Scripps Research Institute, the nation's biggest private research organization. La Jolla is also home to UC San Diego, a top bio engineering power. It doubled its Asian enrollment from 22% of undergraduates in 1991 to 43% in 2002, nearly equal to Whites (44%). The balance is tilting toward Asians. The 2001 freshmen class is 46.5% Asian and 42% White.
The area is also attracting a disproportionate share of other growth industries like software, communications, defense and entertainment, accelerating the escalation of housing prices, not to mention its traffic congestion.
Perhaps because of its blue-sky economic climate and white-collar demographics, San Diego seems to have been hospitable to Asian success. A Corean American architect named C. W. Kim designed several prominent features of its sparkling seaside skyline, including the Emerald Plaza, the Marriott and the First National Bank building.
The city's first Asian success story was Ah Quin, a Chinese immigrant who made a name as a merchant and labor broker during the 1880s when only a few hundred mostly male Chinese made up the city's entire Asian population. Many of those early settlers came to dominate a thriving fishing industry that supplied not only San Diego but Chinese communities on both sides of the Pacific. Today all that remains to commemorate that first small wave of Asian immigrants is the Chinese Museum near Marina Park in the Gaslamp District.
The majority of Asian San Diegans arrived with the wave that began in the late 1960s. Today the city's Asian presence is most visible in the Convoy area located in a triangle formed by the I-805 to the west and Highways 52 and 163 respectively to the north and east. Convoy, Clairemont Mesa Blvd and other streets are lined with Vietnamese, Chinese, Corean, Japanese and Thai eateries, markets, pearl tea shops and business offices. Making up nearly a third of the area's Asians, and its fastest-growing Asian population, Vietnamese have established visible commercial stretches as well in the El Cajon and Mira Mesa districts.
Is San Diego an Asian American boomtown in the making? Or is it destined to become just another L.A. South?
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Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:56:54 PM)
TSJ said "I can't speak for every Chinese person, but I can safely say that most Chinese totally despise Japanese.
TSJ also said "As far as American ones go... the answer is no. In fact, I don't get along with any American born Asians" (this is an answer to the question if he can have a friendship with someone with Japanese blood flowing in his veins)
QUESTION FOR TSJ:
You and penelope (in the bulletin board of Asians in LA) both show severe personal animosity towards Japanese Americans despite that groups renown military sacrafices spilling their blood resulted in the both of you being guaranteed equal rights.
So while these people spilled their blood to secure your rights, you have the gall to despise that very blood that was spilled.
Wonder why?
PS, Blame Nanking upon them and you are just as prejudiced as the US government was when they put them into those internment camps. Furthermore. blaming Nanking on Japanese Americans subjects you and all Chinese Americans to being blamed for Wen Ho Lee, Taiwanese-born US citizen spying for the Chinese, the Tienanmin Square Massacre, and the execution of followers of followers of Falum Gong.
So don't go there. (This warning is for you too, penelope)
San Diegan (aka Kanaka sansei)
Friday, July 26, 2002 at 18:38:36 (PDT)
Hi guys,
I will be travel to San Diego the first week of August and looking for good places to go and hang out. Does anyone know a good place? Please let me know if you do. Thanks a billions
Bostonian
shawny_74@yahoo.com
Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 07:57:45 (PDT)
"Is it possible for you to develop such a friendship with someone who has Japansese blood flowing in their veins?"
Yes, I can. I know many Japanese people straight from Japan. As far as American ones go... the answer is no. In fact, I don't get along with any American born Asians (besides those fly Pinays). Even though I was born here myself, I do not identify with the "Asian-American" way. I get along with HK people and white girls way better than ABC.
To be honest, I don't know where the Chinese/Japanese hate comes from. The Rape of Nanking was a long time ago... however, Japan has NEVER apologized for it. If you watch HK movies, they bash Japanese all the time, yet in the same flick, they show much admiration for their automobiles, anime, and above all, their girls. I think HK people like Japanses modern culture, but do not like the people.
TSJ
Eric@KristinKreuk.net
Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 21:02:17 (PDT)
TSJ said "Yeah, but you should know the general concensus. For instance, I can't speak for every Chinese person, but I can safely say that most Chinese totally despise Japanese."
Do the Chinese despise the Japanese because of jealousy in the economic arena as well as their advanced society? Surely, those less than 60 years old cannot have been victims of Japanese WWII atricities so historical reasoning cannot be the root of that despicable attitude against the Japanese as a whole.
Concerning whether pure Hawaiians hate Haoles, I stand by my position. I am NOT the spokeperson for all pure Hawaiians and I cannot answer that.
You have take the liberty to speak for the Chinese. However, that does not mean that I will commit the same level of stereotyping.
Now, if you were to ask me personally, whether I, MYSELF, hate haoles, the answer is no. I do not hate because someone is haole (or whatever race). If I hate, it is because I hate a person for what they personally represent.
In other words, I have grown fond of and can say that I love some persons who are Black, White, Jew, Filipino, Japanese etc over someone who is Hawaiian, not because of their blood, but because of their treasured friendship.
Isn't this the way it is supposed to be?
Is it possible for you to develop such a friendship with someone who has Japansese blood flowing in their veins?
San Diegan
Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at 10:12:54 (PDT)
I adore San Diego BUT is it Asian Boomtown? I dunno. I've not explored all of parts in San Diego. Reading some of your comments made me realize SD is no different than LA. Being raised in America myself with little awareness about my own culture, I don't like it when people don't understand why I don't do what traditional Asians are accustomed or sticking to her/his own race/culture. Each person, each individual, choose whatever lifestyle and culture they prefer and feel comfortable. If people don't get whatever I'm doing or living, it's their problem. After all, it's my life and I like SD because of many recreation options, restaurants and some networking events related to careers. I don't personally care what other races or cultures (white or Asian) think of me or what I am. I have a great boyfriend who's not white, friends and interests to keep me busy. SD is a beautiful but quiet city.
AAgirl
Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 18:40:30 (PDT)
"This question is unfair. I am not the spokesperson for each and every pure-blooded Hawaiian."
Yeah, but you should know the general concensus. For instance, I can't speak for every Chinese person, but I can safely say that most Chinese totally despise Japanese.
TSJ
Eric@KristinKreuk.net
Monday, July 15, 2002 at 10:38:47 (PDT)
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