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“I admire the Traditional Chinese work ethic and I think I’m very lucky to have the opportunities I had working with the Chinese community.”
Robert GREENACRE
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Civil Servant
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“I’ve often said to my son, “If you want to succeed, you must give, and stand right up where you fall, only then you are a man. Only then will you have the right to have a family of your own, to have offspring.”
William POON
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Origin - Mainland China
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“A family needs parental discipline. If a family has its upbringing, and at school there are teachings from the teacher, then a person can obtain a standard for life after receiving a basic education.”
Sherry CHAN
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Origin - Mainland China
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“We overcame hardships to make a living and I hope they remember this part of history. The second and third generations of the Chinese community have already integrated into British society, they should refrain from any rebellious behaviours.”
Kim Man CHUNG
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Origin - Mainland China
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Young people these days don’t understand how difficult life was like in the past. I wish they knew that life was difficult back then, it wasn’t as easy as it is now.
Wing Chuen LI
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Origin - Mainland China
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“We Chinese have a saying — ‘learn as long as we live’. I am still learning because there is so much to learn about.”
Cecilia Lam POON
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Origin - Hong Kong
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“I have been encouraging my grandson to join the English class in Islington every Tuesday. He has to learn English even though he is busy. If he doesn’t even invest two hours a week on learning English, he will end up like me: a mute.”
Yan LEE
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Origin - Hong Kong
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“The young should take better care of themselves and if the circumstances permit, study hard. If circumstances are not favourable, then work hard at your job. ”
Paul LAU
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Origin - Hong Kong
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“This generation always says —- Me Me Me! I think it would be good to contribute and not just enjoy yourself. “
Eddie CHAN
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Origin - Hong Kong
