His souvenir shop in the once-bustling commercial hub of Sydney’ s Haymarket is stacked with koala and kangaroo toys.“The duty-free shop depends on the tourists. Without the tourists, how can we survive?
The retail business has thrived for more than 25 years in Chinatown and Mr Poh is shocked by the impact of the travel bans.Tourism minister rejects China's claims of spike in racism and violence against Asians in Australia Ms Lam migrated to Australia from Hong Kong in 1989 as a university student and is sad to see the vibrant hub almost empty.
The heritage committee has described the now vacant brick building as"highly significant for its rarity" due to a long association with Sydney’s Chinese migrant communities. But even before Australia closed its borders, diners and shoppers had deserted the retail hub as news of the coronavirus pandemic spread. As the financial year comes to an end, Chinatown’s diverse food vendors are writing down huge losses.
Mr Chan said while many businesses are"quite resilient, we will all have to be patient because this is not going to be over anytime soon”.
restaurant business is hurting in every country.
And thought had just crossed their mind all through australia not just sydney peoples or have we all been a sleep now you have opportunity to share with the locals whats on offer i probaly wouldnt worry about the souvenirs even the aussie flag made in china no offence anyone
Its actually very sad to see hay market very much deserted
Why are there Chinatowns in western countries anyway?
Who cares? Want to find the Melbourne chinatown? Pull up a map of Melbourne, pick a spot, and go there. Now you're in the chinatown.
Many thanks to Xi Jinping,China!
I guess they will have to rethink this industry and cater to someone else then. Adapt to change or be on the wrong side of history.
It's same for everyone in tourist industry
They sell Chinese made Australian souvenirs, fake items and smuggled smokes:)) let them die out