General Article How the language of migration put expats on a pedestal – and left immigrants in the dust

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Whether it’s a conscious or subconscious decision, there’s no denying that these terms represent double standards in society’s view on who has a right to move freely around the world, writes Nicole Chui.

Growing up in Hong Kong, I was constantly surrounded by people from around the world. From the UK to South Africa and Canada, I was exposed to a number of different cultures in my day-to-day life, especially in school. But it wasn’t until middle school, where acquaintances would casually use ...

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