U.S. Immigration focuses on U.S. Immigration Life: According to the World Journal, while major physical bookstore chains in the United States have significantly reduced the number of their stores, the high cost of international shipping has created a safe haven for Chinese bookstores.
It is understood that if Chinese individuals purchase books from websites in China, the shipping costs are considerable, making it cheaper to buy from Chinese bookstores.
"Bookstores in the Chinese community are a manifestation of the cultural spirit of overseas Chinese," said Ms. Zhao, a Chinese national. She understands the difficulties faced by physical bookstores in the current environment, especially with the soaring rents in Flushing, New York. "Therefore, it is necessary for the Chinese community to support them; physical stores must exist, even if they operate at a loss."
