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'I know people who have been hit for wearing a mask. Donald Trump has a lot to do with it': Chinatown's battle for survival in the pandemic
devastating impact much closer to home.Almost overnight, trade in Chinatown plummeted.Shoppers and diners deserted the city centre district - with some members of the community also reporting a disturbing rise in racism and discrimination.And now, as the England enters another nationwide lockdown, many businesses face a fight for survival.Bonnie Yeung runs Yang Sing, one of Chinatown's oldest businesses, and its biggest employer.The Princess Street restaurant is staying open for takeaways, but many of its 40 staff have been furloughed and Bonnie admits the impact on takings will be 'phenomenal'.Speaking on Wednesday, the day before lockdown, Bonnie said: "Last night it was dead."Other parts of the city were busy as people took the chance to
