Sydney's Chinatown is much more of a modern bridge to Asia than a historic enclave
- Written by: Ien Ang, Distinguished Professor of Cultural Studies, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
Since the ceremonial entrance arches were installed in 1980, Chinatown has undergone significant redevelopment. TonyNg/Shutterstock.com
Mention “Chinatown” and many people imagine a closed ethnic enclave – a place to immerse oneself in an exotic culture and eat yum cha. In this image, Chinatown is an alien neighbourhood with a...
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