Global Connection and the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in the Context of Repatriation of Remains of Overseas Chinese

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This paper offers a detailed overview of the history and significance of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, a charitable organisation in Hong Kong founded in 1931. The organisation has played a vital role in connecting mainland China, Hong Kong, and overseas Chinese communities by facilitating the repatriation of remains of individuals with Chinese heritage who lived abroad. The paper highlights the value of archival records from the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, which provide important insights into the history and complex processes involved in repatriation. It emphasizes how this organisation has contributed to the repatriation process in collaboration with overseas Chinese associations and charitable groups in mainland China. The paper suggests interdisciplinary research and emphasizes the importance of investigating publications in various languages. To better understand the repatriation of overseas Chinese communities, it calls for more extensive collection and preservation of primary historical sources. It also recommends comparative studies of burial practices in different regions, particularly Central and South America and Southeast Asia, to gain fresh perspectives on the history of overseas Chinese communities.

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