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Red-Head Junks and Qiaopi Letters: The Teochew Diaspora

A red-head junk and a single remittance letter connect generations between Chaoshan and Southeast Asia. Understand this history and the hometown makes sense.

TeByTeochew Travel Editorial TeamPublished 2026-04-101 min
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Red-Head Junks and Qiaopi Letters: The Teochew Diaspora
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A local editorial team in Chaoshan documenting old-town lanes, gongfu tea and the qiaoxiang story.

This guide is published by the Teochew Travel editorial team, covering local travel, culture and roots journeys across the Chaoshan region.

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