The Jade Peony

Why does Kiam want to rename himself Ken when he joins the army? What is the connection between this and the novel's ideas around being both Chinese and Canadian?

Narrator: Jung-Sum. Chapter 7. Some information on page 140.

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He wants a new life when he joins the army. (Regarding the connection between this and the novel's ideas around being both Chinese and Canadian, I have no answer.)

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