Investigation on the Distribution Status of Transboundary Ethnic Groups in the Mountainous Regions of Mainland Southeast Asia in Southwest China

Abstract

Through the compilation and analysis of relevant research in the papers and works of international scholars, this study aims to understand the attention and research of international and domestic scholars on transboundary ethnic groups in the mountainous regions of Mainland Southeast Asia, and explore the significance of studying these groups in Southwest China. By investigating their distribution, the study focuses on the survival situation of transboundary ethnic groups from the mountainous regions of Mainland Southeast Asia in Southwest China, examining aspects such as population size, areas of residence, ethnic background information, socioeconomic conditions, and cultural characteristics. The goal is to contribute to the international development of research on transboundary ethnic groups in Southwest China and eliminate barriers by adopting an international perspective. Furthermore, it should be noted that the mountainous transboundary ethnic groups in Mainland Southeast Asia have long faced challenges related to politics, drugs, and socio-economic underdevelopment. However, since the last century, the Chinese government has been committed to the development of ethnic groups residing in the mountainous regions of Southwest China, achieving remarkable results. This development is set to positively impact the healthy growth of transboundary ethnic groups in the mountainous regions of Mainland Southeast Asia.