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Chinese workforce plugs a gap in Singapore

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July 2008


For 26-year-old Ling Qing, life in Singapore is tougher than it was in her native Fujian province. At home, she did admin work at a courier company. In Singapore, she clocks in overtime as a waitress in a hotel restaurant.

“At home, I worked in the office and used the computer every day,” she said. “Here, it’s hectic and fast-paced.”

Ling is one of thousands of Chinese nationals who have made Singapore their home. Although official statistics ...

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