Did you know that Chinese migrants in the late 1800s in Los Angeles' Chinatown established a self-reliant economy by engaging in pig-raising and pork distribution? ⁠ ⁠ Chinese butcher shops not only provided a meat source but also offered employment, housing, banking and immigration support. This research underscores how pig raising became a means for the Chinese community to resist racism, showcasing the development of a comprehensive pork production system that addressed social and financial needs amid discrimination. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🐷Read the full article on our website in our linkinbio ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 💬Comment “email” to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠ 📰Follow us for the latest Asian News NextShark⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #news #chinatown #losangeles #chineseamerican #chineseimmigrants #pork #porkeconomy #chineseexclusionact