BBC Radio 4’s Crossing Continent programme reports the social problems many new Chinese migrants are facing in Italy. Influx of Chinese migrants in recent years to some of the Italian cities has helped to recover the local economy. However since they become more and more visible, there are tension between the migrants and local people and authority.

By Rosie Goldsmith

In cities across Italy tension between the Chinese and Italians is high. The rapid influx of Chinese migrant workers and their dramatic impact on the labour market have caught Italy off guard - particularly in the northern industrial heartland.

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