What was the Chinese work ethic like in the gold rush?

Answer 1

Life was not easy for the Chinese who lived in proximity to Australian miners. During the gold rushes, the Chinese kept to themselves. They were shunned by Australians because the Chinese were much harder-working, and subsequently tended to find more gold. They were resented for this, and for the fact that Australians just did not understand their language. Australians tended to regard the Chinese as secretive, and btherefore a threat.

The Chinese often sent the gold they found back to their own country, and Australians did not appreciate the wealth being sent out of their own country. For this reason, groups of Australians would sometimes turn on the Chinese, injuring and even killing them. The Chinese were often subjected to being scalped, and their possessions wrecked or looted.

Answer 2

The Chinese work ethic was very strong. This was one of the reasons Australians resented the Chinese. They worked hard, and were subsequently very successful.