China Overseas Chinese Network, May 21, according to the Italian "Xinhua United Times" WeChat public account compilation report, although Italy has begun a gradual resumption phase, but in addition to some food stores in Prato Chinese District, many restaurants, clothing wholesale factories, etc. are still Closed. A Chinese person said that not only for safety reasons, but also because of less business.
Near via Pistoiese in the Chinese district of Prato, although there are more cars and pedestrians on the road than before the closure, the rolling shutter doors of many Chinese shops are still closed. The Chinese living in this area are very strict and cautious. They are the earliest group of merchants that have closed their doors. Now they have become the latest group to open their doors. It is very likely that they will open in June.
Angelo, an Italian who has lived in the Chinese community for more than 30 years, said, "I have lived here for a long time. I know Chinese very well. Although there are more people than before, there are still a lot of Chinese who still choose to stay at home. "
Prato Mayor Matteo Biffoni also confirmed this. "I met with some Chinese businessmen this Monday (18th), and they didn't seem to have the intention to resume work immediately. Employees are also reduced by half. "
Some Chinese said that the safety factor is not the only reason that hinders the resumption of work, and the lack of business is also the main reason. "My situation is special. I do CAF (cafe), unlike restaurants or retail. At present, for them, the restrictions on resumption of work are too Strict, and more importantly, without too much business, this is the key. "(Fan Ren)