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Shops in New York City's Chinatown are suffering losses of 50% because of coronavirus fears

Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.In New York's Flushing neighborhood, home of the largest Chinatown, some restaurants have lost 50% of their business and are relying on delivery to stay afloat.

The difference is obvious in shopping centers like the New World Mall, whose food court is typically packed with customers. As the number of reported coronavirus cases surpasses 100,000 worldwide, anti-Chinese sentiment is on the rise. In New York, multiple incidents of discrimination have been reported, including one on Wednesday in which a man on the subway cursed at an Asian passenger andJohn Choe, the executive director of the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce, said he's heard of violent attacks against Asian New York residents in recent weeks.

 

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too bad because the food is so wholesome and healthy

Just wait. Shops everywhere are losing money where I am :) You'll wish it was just chinatown

suemarino 😪

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