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The History of Chinatown

Sydney Chinatown

Most major cities around the world have a Chinatown. These are often areas where Chinese settlement first took shape outside of China. They reflect a history of hope and hardship when many migrants left their homes for a new life offshore. Let’s explore Chinatown’s changing meaning in Australia.


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By Amy Chien-Yu Wang

Presented by Shah Paung

Source: SBS



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Most major cities around the world have a Chinatown. These are often areas where Chinese settlement first took shape outside of China. They reflect a history of hope and hardship when many migrants left their homes for a new life offshore. Let’s explore Chinatown’s changing meaning in Australia.



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