中国人的海外移民活动可以追述到２０００多年前的先秦。这个具有农耕文明传统的民族既有安土重迁的现实主义精神，又有出海求变的理想主义精神。他们出洋无论是取经、逃难、经商，还是传播中国文化，都能很好地融入居住地的社会，为当地的经济繁荣和文明进步作出了积极的贡献，形成了中华民族的海外成员 Chinese overseas immigration activities can be traced back to the pre-Qin Dynasty 2000 years ago. This nation, which has the tradition of farming civilization, has both the realist spirit of relocating its native land and the idealist spirit of seeking sea change. They make a good social integration into their hometown, taking an active part in the economic prosperity and progress of civilization and forming an overseas member of the Chinese nation, whether they are taking lessons, fleeing the country, doing business or spreading Chinese culture.