5 Countries with Most Chinese Expats

3. USA 

Total Chinese Expats: 5,025,817 

The USA, one of the countries with the highest numbers of Chinese expats, has a large Chinese diaspora of over 5 million individuals, with Chinese immigrants making up 5% of the immigrant population, favoring states like California and New York. They come for education and jobs, often obtaining H-1B and investor visas. About 16% of expatriates in China are American, and the USA attracts 28% of Chinese expats worldwide. Monthly trade balances vary, with a $25.16 billion deficit in January 2023. The USA is a major destination for Chinese investors, issuing nearly half of EB-5 investor green cards to Chinese nationals in 2018.