In the American way, you have a strict structure in the company. But in the Asian way, a lot of it is very family-oriented. Family banking connections gave Su a step up in developing Milpitas Square. Waving a hand toward the center, Su pointed out that the shopping center is clean, with plenty of parking. Shopping here is very different.
People find it more attractive.
But Pius Lee, co-chair of the Chinatown Economic Development group, says the area has regained its economic health since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake shut down the Embarcadero Freeway. I don't worry about shopping centers in Milpitas, San Jose or Concord. Lee said Chinatown remains an emotional and cultural center for Chinese Americans. They come out to visit friends and relatives. No matter how far they live, they still come to Chinatown from time to time.