Chinese immigration to the Basque Country began in the 1950s, with rapid growthsince the 1980s. Due to the region¿s unique Basque culture and language,Chinese families face challenges adapting to Chinese, Spanish, and Basque(Euskera) cultures, offering a new perspective for cross-cultural studies.This study examines 1.5- and second-generation Chinese immigrant children, aswell as some adopted children, analyzing their cross-cultural competence throughsurveys and interviews. Results show that these children are most proficient inSpanish, followed by Chinese, and least in Euskera. Influences on cross-culturalcompetence include length of residence, family dynamics, school resources, andsocial engagement. Additionally, adopted children tend to "seek" identity throughreconnecting with their past, while immigrant children "choose" between culturalidentities.The study recommends collaborative support from families, schools.
