PRI: Public Radio International

With Chinese immigration waning, U.S. Chinatowns are at a crossroads

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:50:00 -0500

Since Chinese immigrants first started coming to the United States in the mid 1800s, many have congregated, at least initially, in Chinatowns. But as immigration slows, and China's economy roars, that flow of immigrants is drying up. And that's meant Chinatowns across the country are facing changes.

Paul Lee

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:19:57 -0500

Adapt or dissapeare...firstly, Chinatown should be an extension of new China, it is a face the new world leader, there should be more youth program including studying abroad by American Children to China, learning of Pudonghua, opening of Chinese schools to American students etc...China is the hottest country in the world, and Chinatown should be also leaders in their city, so take pride in our race in our beloved USA...there is no crises, only great opportunity.

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Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:08:48 -0500

Chinatown will continue indefinitely as long as there's money to be made by organized crimes and a potential hotbed for money laundering especially with the rising wealth of China's businessman.
No, Chinatown will not end. Look at how the Chinese giftshops are prospering despite the lack of business. It is a front which will continue to exist for the unseen activities upstaairs and at the back.