In the city of Jinmen in the north of the empire, in the port, the emperor Wu Haoxuan personally saw off the imperial delegation at the dock to attend the Washington Conference. The Washington Conference is tentatively scheduled for November, and to travel from the Empire to Washington, D.C. would first need to cross the Pacific Ocean and then take a train to Washington. The whole journey took a month. Therefore, the Imperial delegation decided to set out in early October.

Compared to the Empire's neighbors, the Empire is already late to go. The Japanese delegation had already set off in mid-September. Of course, this is also understandable. Japan is now clinging to the thick thighs of the United States and is a dog for the United States to watch over China. If you go to the United States earlier to show your loyalty, maybe the Americans will throw out a few more flesh and bones. The construction of the Japanese 'Yamato-class' battleships and the 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers has already begun. Although the funds for the construction of ships have been sufficient, if more loans can be obtained from the United States, then Japan will be able to build more light warships. Such as heavy cruisers, light cruisers, destroyers, and so on.

Britain, France, Italy and other countries in Europe are closer to Washington on the east coast of the United States, so they can leave a little later.

On the dock, Emperor Wu Haoxuan was talking with Yang Du, Prime Minister of the Empire, Tang Shaoyi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire, and Marshal Shi Tianhan, Chief of the General Staff of the Empire. Attending the Washington meeting this time, I don't need to think about it to know that various countries will definitely target China. Therefore, the empire must be cautious and prepared for anything.

"Everyone should remember that this time on behalf of the Empire at the Washington Conference. At all times, the interests of the empire must be guaranteed. If the Western powers are persecuted too much, we can use the withdrawal from the conference as a threat. The empire is now strong enough to fight them. And the Western powers will never go to war with the empire again at this juncture. Otherwise. In the end, it's a big deal, a lose-lose situation. This is of course not good for the Empire, but it is even less beneficial for the Western Powers. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, we all remember. When we go to the U.S., we'll keep in touch with the country. Yang Du said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded: "Hmm." Then I'm relieved. Go, the road is long, take care. In addition, after arriving in San Francisco, I would like to express my condolences to the local Chinese people, who have worked hard over the years. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Yang Du and the others nodded again and again. In the United States, there are indeed many Chinese. They are not in a good position now, especially after China and the United States have turned into confrontation. The U.S. government has stepped up its crackdown on Chinese Americans. If the empire is not strong enough, it will naturally only watch its own compatriots being bullied. But now, the empire is one of the four great powers of the world. How can we allow countries to bully our compatriots abroad? What's more, the empire is not a Manchu dynasty that regarded overseas immigrants as **** outcasts. The interests of overseas Chinese are also part of the interests of the empire.

"Whew!" The whistle sounded. The escort ships of the Imperial Navy began to slowly sail away from the dock, escorting the huge warship in the middle to leave the port and head for another world power on the east coast of the ocean.

In order to show the powerful force of the empire. This time, the Imperial Navy sent a formation with the battleship 'Shennong' as the core to escort the delegation to the United States. The battleship "Shennong" is the second ship of the "Three Emperors-class" battleships of the Imperial Navy. One of the most powerful battleships of the Imperial Navy. In addition to the battleship 'Shennong', the entire formation consisted of two light cruisers and four destroyers, as well as a supply ship.

Wu Haoxuan stood on the dock and watched the fleet leave. The main warships of the Imperial Navy visited the United States, and the important ministers of the Empire went to the United States, for those Chinese living in the United States. It is undoubtedly exciting news. Now, the situation of the Chinese people may not be good. But if they are willing to return to the country, the empire is very welcome. Of course, many Chinese people will not be willing to give up their foundation in the United States. They have worked hard in the United States for most of their lives to have their current foundation. It's a shame to give up. Therefore, if you want the Chinese to get out of the current predicament, only the empire will become stronger, defeat the United States, and become the hegemon of the world. In this way, overseas Chinese can really raise their chests, and no one dares to bully them anymore.

There are quite a few Chinese living in the United States now. However, the 'Chinese Exclusion Act' promulgated by the Americans is undoubtedly a persecution of the local Chinese. The Imperial delegation went to the United States this time, and one of its tasks was to find a way to get the Americans to revoke the Chinese Exclusion Act. Of course, it is undoubtedly very difficult to achieve this goal.

The Chinese began to enter the United States in large numbers during the California Gold Rush of 1848-1855. This continued until some of the major labour-intensive works that followed, such as the construction of the Transcontinental Railway. Most of them came from southern China, which had fallen into poverty after the Taiping Rebellion, and came to the United States in search of their wealth. At first, there was plenty of surface gold, so the presence of the Chinese was tolerated, if not warmly accepted. However, when the reserves of easily available gold shrank and competition intensified, so did the hatred of the Chinese. Nativist groups began to claim that California's gold belonged to Americans, and then began to physically assault foreign gold prospectors. After being forcibly evicted from the gold mines, the Chinese moved into the cities, mainly San Francisco, where they worked as wage labor and servants. As the U.S. economy declined, hatred of the Chinese was politicized by Governor John Beagle, who blamed America's misfortune on Chinese coolies and Chinese laborers who signed contracts to build the Central Pacific Railroad between 1864 and 1869. Another important anti-Chinese group is the White Supremacy Organization, which has about 60 branches across the country.

Initially, the California government did not support Chinese exclusion because Chinese taxes covered the government's deficit. Later, when the government became financially rich, it no longer opposed the exclusion of Chinese. Prior to 1860, the Chinese were the largest immigrant group in California. Because the majority of the Chinese are healthy adult men, they do not have access to public facilities such as schools and hospitals, although they provide cheap services.

As time went on, more and more Chinese came to California, and violence often occurred in cities such as Los Angeles. By 1878, Congress decided to enact and pass the Chinese Exclusion Act, but it was vetoed by then-President Hayes. During the Chinese Exclusion frenzy, California even announced in 1881 that March 6 of that year would be a holiday to support the enactment of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

The Chinese Exclusion Act was finally passed in 1882. California further passed statutes that were later deemed unconstitutional, deepening the exclusion of the Chinese. After the regulations were passed, most Chinese families were faced with the choice of staying in the United States alone or returning to China to reunite with their families. The press across the country, especially in California, began to smear and accuse the Chinese of causing many problems such as white unemployment. The police also took every opportunity to arrest the Chinese.

The situation of the Chinese in the United States is getting worse and worse, even worse than the blacks.

In the Chinese Exclusion Act, there are many laws that specifically target the Chinese. For example, any Chinese attempting to enter the United States by ship must present the documents listed before the Act to the Customs and Immigration Officer, otherwise they will not be allowed to enter the United States. Any Chinese in the U.S. who is found to be illegal will be deported to China by the President ******** after being found to have entered the country illegally after being ruled illegal by a U.S. court.

The Act does not apply to the entry of any Chinese government diplomat or other official on the grounds of official government business. Such officers will be recognized as holding the supporting documents listed in this Act. In addition, the Act does not apply to private individuals and domestic servants of such Chinese officials.

As of the effective date of this Act, no state or federal court may grant U.S. citizenship to Chinese. If there is a law contrary to this Act, this Act shall prevail. The phrase "Chinese laborers" appearing in this bill refers to all Chinese workers, skilled or unskilled, and all Chinese employed by mine owners.

The Act denied all Chinese laborers outside the United States for 10 years. Its 1884 amendment strengthened the provisions that allowed previously arriving immigrants to leave and return to the United States, and made it clear that the law applied to all Chinese, regardless of their nationality. The Scott Act of 1888 expanded the Chinese Exclusion Act to prohibit Chinese from leaving the United States and returning. In 1892, the Act was extended by the Kiri Act for ten years. The time limit was abolished after the Act was extended in 1902. It requires every Chinese resident to register and obtain a certificate of residence, and those who do not have a certificate will be expelled. The bill was a response to the large number of Chinese who had moved to the western United States because of China's internal unrest and the opportunity to get railroad work. It was the first ethnically specific immigration law passed in the United States.

San Francisco, also known as San Francisco, is undoubtedly the main city with a Chinese population on the West Coast of the United States. I don't know when it began, but news has begun to circulate among the Chinese that the Chinese prime minister will visit the United States, accompanied by foreign and military ministers. The Chinese prime minister will make a short stay in San Francisco to meet with the Chinese representatives in San Francisco and try his best to solve some difficulties for them.

Such news made the Chinese ecstatic. For countless years, they have lived in the United States like rootless pinnacles. The vast majority of people live in extreme poverty. For the motherland, it is just a kind of longing that is preserved in the depths of memory. Although, China has become stronger and stronger over the years, and they also want to return to their homeland. However, once they leave the United States, it is difficult for them to go back. Therefore, the vast majority of Chinese do not dare to leave casually. (To be continued.) )

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