Chinese shop tenants revolt over rents

Small-business owners suffer as virus eats into shopper traffic and revenue

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Demonstrators stage a protest at the New China Plaza apparel market in Guangzhou, China, on March 13. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)

YUSUKE HINATA, Nikkei staff writer

GUANGZHOU -- Shop tenants across China have protested for rent relief from commercial property owners, aiming to cushion the loss of customer traffic during the coronavirus pandemic.

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