The History of Chinatown

China Town

China Town, Melbourne Source: SBS

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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