Over 100,000 Chinese millionaires have moved to Vancouver, sparking everything from a reality show to a property boom making housing unaffordable.
$151,000 for a diamond necklace? $140,000 for a piano? $15,000 for a handbag?*
This is everyday life for the Ultra Rich Asian Girls of Vancouver, played out in front of millions on reality TV.
Theres criticism too of them leaving behind their cultural heritage.
The first Chinese immigrants arrived in Canada 160 years ago, but Vancouvers once thriving Chinatown is now struggling to survive.Time changes, everywhere changes, another of the girls Chelsea Jiang tells Aaron.
She and Pam both run their own businesses and reject criticism of their lifestyle and wealth.
Resentment is already out there, but Im not worried about it, Chelsea says. I only need to deal with people who can see the truth.
The Chinese brought you great food and a better economy. Whats there to complain about?
