Canadian Chinese Character of 2023: 'Rent' Reflects Housing Struggles in Canada

Canadian Chinese Character of 2023: 'Rent' Reflects Housing Struggles in Canada
"Rent" has been chosen as the most representative Chinese character for 2023 in Canada, reflecting the profound impact of housing issues on citizens over the past year. Organized by the Canada Gendo Asian Art Foundation, this marks the second year of the selection. With over 41,000 votes cast nationwide, "Rent" received 23,071 votes, securing its position as the most representative character for 2023, while "Interest" came in second with 18,873 votes. According to Gendo Asian Art Foundation President Qu Zeguang, this annual selection mirrors the shared experiences of the Chinese community in Canada, particularly the challenges of high living expenses and unaffordable housing in 2023.