Covid-19-wary Singaporeans shunning Chinese citizens, businesses on island

When the cleaner said yes, Sim said that the man pulled back in mock fear and shouted: “Aiyo you China ah, I scared”.

TODAY spoke to 20 business owners with Chinese workers and all said they have seen business drop, some by as much as 80 per cent. Partly, they think, this is because they have staff from China, and partly because many people are staying at home more these days.

The reason, she suspects, is that the other customer was a Singaporean, while she is a Chinese national. “Before the outbreak, we could easily make up to S$10,000 per night. Now, we are struggling to even hit S$2,000,” Zhang said. Eric Wang, the owner of Spring Heal Spa at Chinatown Point, told TODAY that his business has fallen by 70 per cent since the virus outbreak.

Liao, the manager of Victor’s Kitchen, said: “We are faced with a natural disaster now so I don’t think it’s unfair.” “I think Singaporeans are some of the most welcoming people to foreigners. Singaporeans are the most kind people to us.” “I am afraid,” said the 71-year-old retiree. “Before the virus, I would buy broccoli from China. Now, I buy only those imported from Australia or locally produced sweet potato leaves. It costs more but I feel better that way.”

“Some customers are very particular. Many of them won’t buy these products when they find out they are from China,” he said. He reiterated that the produce from China is safe for consumption as they have been checked thoroughly.Professor of Sociology Paulin Tay Straughan from the Singapore Management University said that for some Singaporeans, the avoidance of Chinese-run businesses or Chinese produce is a coping mechanism.

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