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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