SOME FACTORS AFFECTING ACTIVITIES OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMY OF THE CHINESE IN THE SOUTH REGION OF VIETNAM UNDER THE PERIOD OF THE FRENCH COLONIAL GOVERNMENT (FROM 1862 TO 1945)

Abstract

The Chinese migrated to Vietnam very early and they quickly became a part of the population that played an important role in the economic and social development of Vietnam from the 17th century to the present. The Chinese are also one of 54 ethnic groups in our history of nation building and defense. Especially during the period of French invasion of our country, the economic and social activities of the Chinese in Vietnam in general and in the South in particular had many changes, becoming a significant economic competitive force with French capitalists in Indochina.