Carol Liao, a 30-year vendor of herbs and massage chairs in Oakland’s Chinatown, opens her shop doors only for customers she knows, those who have visited before, or better, placed a phone order for one of her $9,000 massage chairs.
Some shopkeepers and restaurant owners in Chinatown say business is gradually improving so far this year. Liao isn't so sure. She was broken into once last year. Two immediate neighbors have boarded their stores and two more have moved out for safety reasons.
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