The difference between Chinese, Chinese and overseas Chinese mainly lies in their status and nationality. China people is a broad concept, including all people of China descent; Overseas Chinese refer to China citizens who are designated to live abroad; China people are descendants of China people who have been designated to live abroad and have acquired foreign nationality.

China people: China people refer to people of China origin, that is, "China people". They may have acquired foreign nationality, or they may still retain China nationality. China people is a very broad concept, including all people of China origin, whether living at home or abroad.

Overseas Chinese: Overseas Chinese refer to China citizens who are designated to live abroad. They have China nationality, but they live abroad and enjoy rights and obligations according to law. Overseas Chinese are a specific group, mainly referring to China people who live and work abroad.

China people: China people are descendants of China people who have been designated to live abroad and have obtained foreign nationality. They are usually born abroad and have foreign nationality, but their ancestors came from China. The difference between Chinese and overseas Chinese lies in their nationality status.