Chinese people in Lesotho
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 5,000 (2011 estimate) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Maseru | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Overseas Chinese |
As in much of Africa, there is an immigrant community of Chinese people in Lesotho primarily running small businesses.[1]
In 1991, a local woman was beaten to death by security guards at a South African-owned store. The event led to a nationalist outcry among the poor urban underclass in Maseru, who targeted foreign businesses run by South Koreans and Taiwanese, and also the businesses of Lesotho nationals of Indian descent.
In November 2007, rioting broke out in the capital as native traders attacked Chinese-owned businesses.[1] Some opposition politicians and radio stations push an anti-Chinese position.[1]