Who is Chinatown for?

Xiao Ma unpacks the layers of London’s Chinatown. Illustration by Kenn Lam.

Good morning, and welcome to the Vittles Chinatowns Project. In this essay, Xiao Ma explores how London’s Chinatown has evolved over the years and its continued resonance and importance for various communities despite rebranding, gentrification and commodification.

You can read the rest of the project here:

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