Chinese Americans From a history of discrimination, Chinese Americans emerge as America’s “model minority”. By: Leslie Lynn and Kelly McCue Wagner College 16 and 13 During the past generation Chinese Americans have been depicted in the media as a “beloved model minority” (Kwong, IX). Despite years of social and legislative discrimination, the Chinese have arguably become the most successful immigrant group in America. Today, the median income of Chinese Americans is higher than the median income of Caucasians (Kwong, IX). A greater percentage of Chinese Americans live in upper or middle class neighborhoods than Caucasians (Kwong, IX). Chinese Americans complete college at a rate twice that of Caucasian Americans, and Chinese Americans are “overrepresented” in the top schools (Kwong, IX). The Chinese immigrants of America serve as an example of how a minority group can...