"COVID-19 was a shock initially but I think we're starting to get used to it because we're changing our ways of doing business," Yee said.
"After the first wave it was a bit hard on us but now we've adapted, so this second lot of clusters (in Sydney), I think we're ready for that."
One of those overseeing the historic moment for Chinatown is president of the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce, Simon Chan.
Chan told Xinhua that with over 200 restaurants, Haymarket, which encompasses the Chinatown district, is vulnerable to the impact of further outbreaks in Sydney's hospitality sector.
"We are all hoping that Sydney will not experience the extent of the second wave as Melbourne does and we will all have to work together in terms of taking all necessary COVID-19 safety precautions to minimize the potential and impact of a second wave," he said.
However, he added that with centuries of history behind it, Chinatown is more than just a restaurant district.
The area is without doubt an important cultural and historical feature of Sydney as well -- giving all those who live and work there the confidence that once the virus passes, the unique life and heart of the place will return.
"Chinatown is among the top three tourist destinations in Sydney along with Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House and it is an important economic and social hub of Sydney for both local residents as well as for international tourists," Chan said.
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