Is The U.S. Losing Its Chinatowns?

I dont think US is losing its chinatowns but instead it's losing its humanity.

Personally, I get some of the best vegetables and specific spices and noodles from my local Asian stores. The owner of one always gives me free food back for supporting him because I buy soo much at a time and know how far that will go in that vs a grocery chain.

I used to walk to Chinatown just to safe myself from home sick while I was living lone in San Francisco. Chinatown saved my life multiple times when I was down and out during COVID.

Fun fact: the world's oldest China Town is in Manila, Philippines. And it has been strong and thriving even to this day.

I was in Chinatown in San Francisco and it's an amazing experience. My girlfriend and I loved everything about it the culture, food, architecture and the people.

I know in Los Angeles Little Italy became Chinatown, the Italians were pushed out and all the Chinese moved in. Now in the last decade many of the Chinese have moved out of Chinatown and Mexicans have moved into Chinatown...I think these patterns and trends happen all the time.

The very first picture of a China Town shown in this video is NOT in America. It is of Gerrard Street, centre of China Town in London UK.

I dont care for Chinese government but Chinese people are some of the most hardworking people and I look forward to working with them in future. Chinese people are not responsible for the virus. I love Chinese food and want to learn a bit more of their culture. People in Chinatown should come together and find ways to fund themselves to keep things afloat and perhaps when the pandemic is over, try reinnovate.

In nyc Chinatown has been shrinking for a while. The one in flushing is much larger than manhatten, which is hard to preserve from real estate developers

I am not Asian but I love Chinatown. It is such an escape for me in the city I currently live. I do support the businesses and hope that the money they make is enough to keep them active. I am so glad that the Chinatown in my city was able to make it through the pandemic.

I take my hat off to the residents of these Chinatowns. The fact that they continue to thrive and contribute to their local economies says a lot of their resilience in spite of the xenophobia and discrimination they face.

Asians on our own. That’s the way it’s been and probably always will be.

The traditional US Chinatowns were ghettos in urban settings like in NYC and SF due to racism and discrimination. Their death represents progress. Why? Because there are now massive Asian areas in upscale suburbs outside every major US city. These Asian areas have sprawling malls, supermarkets, and restaurants that serve the Asian communities and are also popular among non-Asians. It's a fantastic evolution. Chinatowns are dying because Asians have become more educated and prosperous. They moved out of the ghettos just like immigrant whites who first entered through Ellis Island. If Chinatowns weren't dying, it would indicate no progress for this ethnic group.

Thank you for starting this conversation. Reminds me that America is built on the grit of immigrant communities which should be celebrated rather than attacked.

As an American I love our fellow Asians who contribute their skills and culture to the melting pot of America. There may be racist and hateful incidents against Asians that are constantly shown by the media but believe me when I say the majority of Americans value your skills and culture that you contribute to our country 💪🏽🇺🇸.

These American Chinatown are unique in its history and record of how the Chinese immigrants thrived. They are not replication of places of China. They are the home of many Chinese Americans.

Because the Chinese community has evolved and expanded into other boroughs.

No matter the situation, the resiliency of immigrants always shine and add value back to the American dream

U know as a Asian I feel like Chinatown's are a great idea for both sides of the world,if u want a western society and lifestyle but at the same time u also have an enclave as a source of comfort,cheap food and to help u stay in touch with ur roots.

Love & peace to our Asian bros and sisters!!! 💪🏼💪💪🏾