親愛的讀者朋友們，

2026全世界迎來新的一年。回顧2025年：烏克蘭戰爭仍未結束、以色列與加薩尚未恢復和平、尼日利亞北部女學生持續遭綁架、泰柬邊境局勢緊張、緬甸的戰亂情勢緊張依舊，世界依然動盪不安。

同時，人工智慧持續快速發展，這促使我們思考：面對未來，我們有何期許？又能為世界帶來什麼貢獻？透過回顧《華人》雜誌2025年的歷程，我們衷心感謝所有讀者、作者與封面人物給予的所有支持，讓我們可以從他們的故事中看見華人堅忍不拔的精神。

如今全球華裔分布各地，面臨不同的處境與挑戰。最新統計顯示，全球約有 5,000萬華僑，涵蓋第一代、第二代、第三代及後續世代。海外華人最多的國家集中在東南亞，包括印尼、泰國、馬來西亞與新加坡。從古代絲綢之路到海上絲綢之路，華人的足跡遠至非洲、中亞、南亞及東南亞各地，形成多元而深厚的全球華人網絡。

本期封面人物董家齊副校長出生於緬甸，雖從小接受西方教育薰陶，仍保持對中華文化的熱愛與學習熱忱。他在化學科研上持續創新，並將所學應用於人文藝術領域，卓越貢獻。更成為聖地牙哥州立大學自1897年創校以來首位華裔資深副校長兼教務長，而他的精彩故事揭開了《華人》雜誌2026年的序幕。

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The world welcomes a new year. Looking back on 2025: the war in Ukraine continues, peace has yet to return to Israel and Gaza, the abduction of schoolgirls in northern Nigeria persists, tensions remain along the Thailand–Cambodia border, and conflict in Myanmar shows no sign of abating. The world remains turbulent. At the same time, artificial intelligence continues to advance rapidly, prompting us to reflect: What do we hope for in the future, and what can we contribute today? Looking back on Chinese America magazine’s journey in 2025, we are deeply grateful to readers, contributors, and cover figures whose stories reveal the resilience and perseverance of the Chinese spirit.

Today, the global Chinese community spans many countries, facing diverse circumstances and challenges. According to the latest statistics, approximately 50 million people of Chinese descent live worldwide, including first-, second-, third-, and later generations. The largest overseas populations are concentrated in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. From the ancient Silk Road to the Maritime Silk Road, Chinese migration extended as far as Africa, with Central, South, and Southeast Asia forming thriving, interconnected communities.

This issue’s cover figure, Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. William Tong, was born in Myanmar. Though educated in the West from an early age, he has maintained a deep love for Chinese culture and a lifelong passion for learning. He has advanced research in chemistry while applying his expertise to the humanities and arts, making significant contributions. He also became the first Chinese American to serve as Provost and Senior Vice President at San Diego State University since its founding in 1897. His remarkable story opens the pages of WeChinese America magazine for 2026.