Circles of Convenience
Wang Yong had run a streetside stall to repair watches and make keys in Yangpu District of Shanghai for decades. Recently, the 54-year-old handyman moved his business to an indoor community business center nearby, putting an end to his days of working outdoors, braving the wind and rain.
“The environment here is much better with a stable customer flow. I only need to pay water and electricity and other miscellaneous fees, but no rent,” Wang told Shanghai-based Jiefang Daily.
Many street vendors and handymen like Wang in Shanghai have been invited to run businesses in community workshops or stores supported by local governments
