The Chinese and a foreign passport to a new life...

One of China's most famous actresses has been accused of being unpatriotic after becoming a Singaporean citizen. 

Some say Gong Li, star of the film Memoirs of a Geisha, has turned her back on her Chinese fans. 

But the actress is not the only Chinese citizen to seek another country's passport. 

They do it for convenience, to improve job prospects and as a safety net. 

Despite China's increasing economic and political power, a Chinese passport is still seen as restrictive by many of its citizens. More...

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