Chinese Supermarkets are Taking Over Guyana
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- Chinese supermarkets are taking over Guyana. A table counting the number of Chinese supermarkets vs local supermarkets in areas across Guyana. The table revealed that Chinese supermarkets outnumbered local supermarkets in almost every area. Some people think that any Chinese success should be celebrated as Guyanese success because they assume that the Chinese immigrants are Guyanese people by default. Others are alarmed at the rapidly growing market share of the Chinese supermarkets, driving local corner shops out of business.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Washington Law Firm Ad
01:49 Chinese Supermarkets outnumber Local supermarkets
02:37 These Chinese immigrants are not the original "Guyanese Chinese"
04:13 Chinese supermarkets are appearing everywhere
05:11 A closer look at the table
06:16 Why are the Chinese supermarkets successful?
08:57 Who is responsible for the takeover? Can local businesses compete?
I personally don't find the Chinese supermarket cheaper, however they have diversity of product, it's almost like a mini mall where you can get from tools to seasoning and not to mention their opening hours are mostly extended as well as they open every single day regardless of holidays. They are also closely knitted community that works together to succeed. We Guyanese like to infight each other when it comes to business and the Chinese sees that as an opportunity to capitalize.
Another thing I've learnt recently is that I know of a person with an empty land that can't afford to build so he's inviting some Chinese to build his house and use the downstairs as a supermarket and he lives upstairs. Obviously, he gets a free house while the Chinese use the place as long as the cost of constructions allows them. So that's why you see new Chinese supermarket popping in new low and middle income communities.
Some times Guyanese fall to adapt to the ways of the working world which is also a factor to consider
Well thought out comment. You made some fair points and observations. They open on those days because they know people still want to buy stuff. They have a chance to make money when everyone else is closed. Guyanese will indeed fight each other over working together. We see this happening too often.
Why are afro people are blaming every other race for their failure
@@BottomHouseTV the biggest advantage to some Guyanese is the networking of the Guyanese diaspora but I don’t see a information pipeline hence innovation in small things in some localities.
@@ralphrandolph2830. Where in this broadcast did you hear Black peoples blaming anyone numbskull. They are numerous EastIndians in the comments ,making awareness statements that can be considered negative, but you singled out Black peoples. Mostly likely you are a failure in life, looking to blame someone for your shortcomings. Get a life bum .
The same way that we, Guyanese, spend our money with Chinese businesses. We must demand that Chinese people spend their money with Guyanese businesses. Our financial relationship should not be a one way street, it must be a two - way street. The Chinese Association in Guyana plays a crucial role in Chinese business success in Guyana because they help them to succeed. Also, the Chinese government play a role.
That's asking too much for them to reciprocate; of course, you're 100 percent correct in your analysis. I was being sarcastic. Peace.
basic human nature is that if u provide something of the community's need in a close location to them, they will naturally do business with you. how do guyanese businesses in your opinion do this for the chinese community in guyana? and what do the chinese supermarket provide that guyanese go to chinese supermarkets?
There are lots of forces and factors at play here. It should be a two-way street. But, will it ever be?
China will continue to dominate consumer spending across the Caribbean. They have the connection to the mother ship - China .
Here in Jamaica its the same phenomenon occurring.
The root of this lies in our government policies or lack there of...China has been weaving its way across the globe giving out cheap loans to countries like Jamaica hence compromising governments in ways such as immigration policies towards their nationals, tax issues and the like causing ordinary Jamaicans to feel marginalized in many ways because of its lax business policies toward the Chinese merchants.
Interestingly unlike Guyana they almost always set up "Shop" in the low income areas and rural areas in Jamaica, I don't think I have ever seen one in an affluent area here.
Consumer behaviour is easier to target and exploit in low income areas. They are putting roots down all over the globe. Thanks for watching.
This is so true. Thank you for sharing, brother ! The Chinese do not respect us.
Thanks for watching.
Yea
Couple of questions that we should asking in Guyana and as Guyanese are ( 1 ) Are Chinese businesses taking all the profit that they made in Guyana from Guyanese back to China or are they reinvesting some of that profit/money back with Guyanese people. ( 2 ) Are Chinese businesses bringing and selling to the Guyanese people inferior and low quality items and products that Guyanese are forced to buy with their hard earned wages, salaries and earnings. ( 3 ) Are Chinese businesses given preferential treatment to operate in Guyana more Guyanese owned businesses. Businesses supposed to invest their profit back into the country, community and people that they are earning and making the profit from. Also, it is the government of Guyana responsible to not allow inferior, low quality and detrimental products to come to Guyana and be sold to the Guyanese people.
Listen carefully the people have the choices not to buy from them and u will see how they the Chinese will pack up and leave so don't blame the government or the Chinese blame the people that buy from them
Questions 1 and 2 can be answered by observation. The government will know the answer to questions 3 and 4.
@@briandeen5845But the government has the responsibility to protect Guyanese by not letting inferior and harmful products enter into Guyana for Guyanese to buy and use. If not, why did we elect them and why are they collecting our taxes?
The Chinese are giving Guyanese what they want : cheap affordable consumer products geared to their pocket book. Quality may be questionable but there is no quick easy alternative for the consumer.
Finally here is a guyanese with a guts. Well said brother. Keep it up.
Thanks for watching and supporting the content.
Can you do a video to enlighten us as to why the Chinese Supermarkets aren't really cheaper?
So far we have two votes for it. Thanks for watching!
@@BottomHouseTV. Why didn’t you name your program TopHouseTV or TopTier TV . Why from the bottom?
Mother china needs for income so prices go up
Thank brother!
You are welcome!
Interesting topic 👍🏾
Glad you think so!
Well said bro
Thanks bro
No problem. Any time!
I live in south. And since i left guyana and came back i notice 5 Chineses supermarket on the main road. Plus our local supermarket Andrews and Jonny p. And i was thinking that is it a situation where it is difficult for our people to get into this market because of the high capital investment?
I always thought to myself that we seem to like being at the same level...we are contented with the minimum get by. A shop in the neighbourhood at the same level for 10, 20 years + and no indication of moving to the next stage. I cant blame the Chinese...for me its great having the options at my fingertips. One thing i would not is that when im shoping for groceries i go to Andrews supermarket, not because its guyanese owned but because the offering are more inline with what i prefer and theirs more variety. These chinese supermarket i find cram everything under the sun and for this reason i find that the ofering are limited. I do buy from the Chinese when im in a hurry simply because i have 2 of them a street away on both sides of my house.
Build a supermarket of considerable size that have variety and everyone will come, because its more likely you have what i want. The last thing i need to see is nails after the freezer sections isle.
Fair points here. Capital investment is definitely a deterrent for Guyanese. Location, convenience and variety are three huge reasons why they're successful.
Thanks for bringing this issue to light. You hit the nail on the head. i don’t trust the products in the Chinese supermarkets therefore do not shop in their supermarkets.
I support the Mom & Pop stores. I enjoy the conversation in the Mom & Pop stores plus I buy less processed foods. Please continue the conversation so much more education is needed with this subject.
Thanks for watching! Please share to spread the word.
Cheaper by how much 2 or 3 dollars and a whole lot of sub standard or expired stiff
We can put this theory to the test. Thanks for watching.
So very true i travel to many regions in this country and I've seen the effects of these Chinese supermarkets on our local shops many of them were forced to shut their doors down😢
Can you make a video about why the Chinese supermarkets are opened on any day (including holidays) while the Guyanese ones are closed? Even the hours are different. Also, why do they take your change without even saying?
Lmao😂. I believe its just a matter of asking for your coins. But yes if you let then they will give u a sweet or some small junk item of your coin worth😅.
You have to ask for your change. They have no right to deny it from you.
This is all new to this generation, I lived half my life in Guyana,from birth to about 32 years, Chinese immigrants always existed,they owned the supermarkets,( Kwang Hing) forgive me if I spelled that incorrectly, at the corner of Regent and Camp Streets,also many classy restaurants,also many laundry,they give jobs to many Guyanese and marry many Guyanese, men and women,they are many Guyanese who are of mixed race. Why not talk with your parents or grandparents they will give you more information about this subject.
At no point in the video was the widespread existence of Chinese businesses considered a new phenomenon. The proliferation of these supermarkets, however, is a recent phenomenon. "Chinese immigrants always existed" and lumping in unrelated matters is fallacious and dismissive. A distinction was made between the descendants of indentured Chinese and migrant Chinese nationals. If that wasn't clear, then maybe "this" should be left to this generation, who is still here.
I would love to see an in-depth analysis of the Chinese supermarket take over.
Coming right up!
Nice video similar thing, happening in Jamaica
I noticed that in my last visit. Thanks for watching!
There need to be some analyses on this topic covering all the factors etc
Interesting and yes it is everywhere, as a West Indian we always had Chinese and just about every other culture living in the Caribbean, Central and South America, the New Chinese is for sure different are not the same and everywhere they live they are doing the same- So unless your Government hold them responsible they will get away with it, several have been charged and deported from other country and yes the Chinese Government do not like any of their citizens bringing bad media, so shout it out loud to your Government and bring awareness to the issues.....
I had read that important of items are sourced by the Chinese embassy; whereby those items are duty free. Whereby any local supermarket buying goods from a supplier have to pay the necessary taxes.
This the commentator can investigate.
Many more episodes to come. Thanks for watching,
This a truly a factual piece. But as you say the analysis can be deeper.
The Chinese modus operandi has been to approach the local bottom house shops, offer a very decent rent and simply take over the shop. This has been done throughout the country and has been rampant on the west coast of Demerara. The rent offered is way more than those shops would make. For a roadside property, the Chinese will pay 500k-1,000,000 for a modest bottom house. Extend and renovate it and then operate. Hence a contributing reason to the decline of local village shops. I think it’s simply capitalism at its best. Can’t really blame the locals for renting as many of them don’t have the means of upscaling.
Anyway, apparently there is more to it including the issue of escaping taxes.
It's smart business, as I said in the video. The consumer and even local business people do not understand, nor are they prepared for this type of competition. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It seems this will have to become a series.
New Amsterdam alone being small about 1 mile has about 10 Chinese stores, some are supermarkets, some clothing and some general hardware and there are alot more popping up on the outskirts of New Amsterdam like in Canje and so on. Mind you I did not count in any restaurants.
I see that happening too.
One mile buy grove in a mere 10 minute walk there is 10 Chinese supermarket.
Thank you very much ,they are new Chinese
It's obvious, but you might be surprised at how many disagree with you. Thanks for watching.
Don't argue about the Chinese if you don't want the take the risk to open and run businesses ❤❤❤
Ah yes, the classic "don't talk about it if you can't/don't do it." Any other profundities for us today?
Keep up your good work??
We will!
I heard back in the days it was the same way, the Chinese had most of the shops. Idk when that changed but this seems like a case of history repeating itself
Indeed. Thanks for watching.
Within four miles namely Albion to letter Kenny they are now 15 Chinese supermarkets ..
They took over most of the local supermarkets or close them down...
Regards Chinese selling cheaper Is Chinese strategy...
Just like they did in Suriname...
The sell very cheap in the beginning when the customer base is established they jack up the price, by that time local supermarkets are struggling or close up shop...
I thought Guyanese businesses will get a chance to benefit but the Chinese reaping the benefits instead...
Guyanese people and businesses bear the struggle and now the Chinese are taking away their opportunities to grow and enjoy some benefits after struggling so long ...
We'll see what they do in a few years.
You are right bro
Thanks for watching!
Short-sightedness: what will happen to the Guyanese people when the so-called ' mom and pop' stores disappear? The Guyanese citizenry is putting their fate in the supermarkets to look out for their best interest. I'm not romanticizing a bygone era, but there's a charm and a sense of community when shopping from small local vendors. Thanks for being consistently excellent. Peace.
Good points. Thanks for the support. More episodes on this topic are coming soon!
Chinese supermarkets have Geo location pricing as opposed to the others. A Chinese supermarket near a middle class location will be more expensive than one in a poorer locations. Also the standardised layout among them makes them user friendly.
They are willing to take risk and invest in locations that other local businesses that would scare other investors.
Survival does offer other incentives that makes them popular.
These are all effective business tactics.
Yes had more content on how the Chinese supermarket taking over ..
Thanks for watching and your vote!
Government suppost to help guyanese first give them loan so they can open their own buisness .i soo sorry for my guyanese have to work so hard under foreigner for lil bit of money .
An unfortunate reality for those who live it.
❤so true
Thanks for watching.
Same thing is going on in Suriname, the Chinese like money. Keep a good eye on them, will start shopping the US dollar back to China.
Thanks for the info!
I agree with the last 30 seconds of your video
Yes to the docuseries on supermarket psychology because the group that needs to understand these concepts will never find it elsewhere, though the information is widely available.
Thanks for you vote and watching the video!
The Chinese may sell some products cheaper like appliances, tools, machinery to suit the pockets but may be of a lower quality.
They right
cool
Same thing has been happening in Jamaica
I saw it. Thanks for watching.
It's simple guyana will always be backwards cause guyanese don't have vision the very government they support are the ones bringing those Chinese and giving them concessions whilst pushing out the local shops . Grove on the east bank of demerara within a 10 minute walk there is 10 Chinese supermarket and guess what is happening to the small shops.
I live in north ruimveldt more chinese supermarkets than local on Aubrey Barker road. However I try to patron Andrews supermarket as much as possible. Due to my experiences of being followed in Chinese stores I don't buy from them as often.
Understandable. Thanks for sharing your experience.
On the east bank they penty..but I dont mind. Quick access.
That's business. Great that they're convenient for you.
Ages old system in play, from the 1960's. The Chinese 'employees' are actually in Guyana to become 'naturalised Guyanese' and utilise a portion of Guyana's "US visa allotments". If one keeps tabs it will be seen that the 'management staff' stay in place~3 years then there's a wholesale change. All sponsored by the 'Association'!😅
In region 5 Bushlot 2 Bathsettlement. 4 Monconey 2
More coming too.
The are newly Chinese invaders being subsidized by the Chinese government to open all supermarkets ..how can the local businesses compete against the Chinese government is that fair ..ask Ali ask Norton..
The local businesses will have to figure out how to compete.
Guyanese encourages the Chinese business because they rent the buildings to the chinese
In some cases the minimum rental is$400.000 per month
Yes, that's business.
I love ur program u call a spade a spade u don't take side u say it as u see it u for the next president of guyana
Thanks for the support!
The government is to be blame. Does the Chinese pay tax on these goods?
Good question.
Customs playing a big part of that all of the products are imported it can’t be that profitable if they pay their full duty so that’s where the loophole is in all business in Guyana
Fair points. Thanks for watching.
you should live in europe then you will see chinese goods are cheaper, so do they also have loopholes?
The politicians of Guyana
Yes. Thanks for watching,
The Chinese from time gone by have always controlled the "Salt goods" and groceries in Guyana. Also, the reason why they could sell cheapest is because as a clandestine people, the Chinese Association imports wholesale and then distribute to their peeps. Other salt goods shops had to buy from Weiting and Richter, J.P Santos and a few others. So, nothing new that the Chinese control the market share. As far as them operating in the low income neighborhoods, please go to New York and see who own the restaurants, liquor stores in the low income neighborhoods.
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now would you do a piece on the people wh0 are robing chinese supermarket's?
Sounds like you should do one since you're so passionate about it. You might get some plaudits from them.
@@BottomHouseTV I don't need plaudits from no one, but it was a suggestion
amazoncoward get a life @@amazonwarrior-wf7kl
Is the govt giving duty free to Chinese that’s why it’s cheaper. It’s only cheaper at the start and eventually the price becomes the same. I heard they get 40 containers duty free initially.
Interesting...
You’re on to something that the average Guyanese is unaware of. It was partly EXPOSED under the Granger administration, however, the opposition at the time, accused APNU-AFC as being racists. As being discriminatory against the Chinese.
Like the Chinese grocers, supermarkets, and other businesses, the only ones who are NOT benefiting from the largesse are the Afro-Guyanese. Soon you’ll wake up and recognize that you’re second class citizens in your own country.
Open your THIRD EYE and you’ll understand all as clear as possible!
@@Delitewon. The ethnic group that is in the majority are mentally underdeveloped ,and cannot see the hand writing on the walls.
It's not just the numerous Chinese supermarkets alone..there are other factors...such as poor customer service by local shops,poor pricing,limited variety of products and also the Chinese dont do credit to the small man
Agreed. There are numerous factors that can be explored later in the series.
It a free market for everyone who can survive people always fine something to complain about and they still shopping there ok is the food product of Guyana ??? Watch what you eat
Ok
Lets face the fact, chinese supermarkets are reliable. For eg, local supermarkets dont open on sundays, nor holidays and i totally understand that employees needs rest. But when we have needs on Sundays and holidays the chinese are available
Fair points. They're filling gaps.
The chinese support local businesses they buy stuff from Guyanese wholesale dealers
Nothing contrary was stated in the video.
Well said : Chinese don't build another countries economy ..
Thanks for watching.
Who cares!!! These supermarkets are creating value by giving more options to consumers. Let the people vote with their dollar and decide to shop at the place that meets their individual needs the most.
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U go to any Chinese supermarket and you buy what ever you want and when you get your bills there is no vat showing. But when you go to the local supermarket and buy you always get your bills showing vat charge. This is the GRA fault.
If so, that's their responsibility to fix.
That true Bv '. Golden growe
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I lpve my Guyanese supermarket s ,ya ya!!!
Thanks for watching.
Are these Chinese importers getting off the hook on import duties thus enabling them to undersell the people who are in compliment with tax and import regulations?
Good questions. Thanks for watching.
What is the issue of Chinese immigrants? There are Caribbean immigrants in usa and canada. They consider themselves to be American and Canadian. Can you not be Chinese and Guyanese at the same time?
What about-ism... That was not the subject of the video.
They can only stay in business and florish if we give them our business. I keep saying support our own.
Guyanese prefer most things that aren't Guyanese. This comment section is a good place to start.
The take home on grocery from a chinese supermarket can never be from a guyana supermarket
Thanks for watching
I just hate how they are taking over .
Feelings won't do much to address anything, unfortunately.
Understood, honestly all my shopping i do I make sure I find a Guyanese supermarket or shops etc . I would normally say a black or a Indian shop.lol and I would tell people support your own Guyanese.
lol. They have the money and investors. Be prepared when you enter their stores to be followed and cameras everywhere in their stores. They are very smart and innovative people. This is what they do here in the U.S. The tactic is they have large some sums of money 💰 to invest and open businesses.
As explained in the video, this is business, they will do what they need to dominate.
There are far more than the list shows.
That is what many people suspect.
Linden have 16
Thanks for sharing.
Much more healthy and affordable.
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The chinese r robbing u,with multiple items bought they give u a value that ís above the items you have. Ask for a bill.
Chinese immigrants and long standing citizens of Guyana are great benefits to our nation. I see no reason why we should create xenophobic mindset towards their ability to develop themselves in this land. The majority of Guyanese citizens and citizens by birth rights don't live in Guyana and this type of thinking is why. People are too busy trying to crab others instead of thinking about what they can do in a positive manner.
Congratulations for missing the point 🙂
Its all over where there is a government who panda chins china foot there bill it is called negotiations governments to government remember you the individual can't compete its so much to go up against😢put laws in so they cannot be broken even playing fields
Guyananess needs to start opening up the eone business and don't let the Chinese take over the need to wake up
Too late.
second that, the government and Guyanese at fault here
Guyanese are making their bed. They should be ready to comfortably lie in it.
Taxes free??
maybe
Are you against development?
eddyramnauth. You are one of the mentally underdeveloped ones I am speaking about.
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It's going to get more worse u ever been to suriname 🇸🇷 my God if u see what they done there now all of them is coming from suriname to guyana 🇬🇾
I've seen it. Thanks for watching.
When in doubt, just learn mandarin
Sounds like a plan!
Most of the chinee's supermarkets one can get everything that you are searching for. From salt to spanner .....mm
okay
As long as you stay on that subject the way you are doing it I will listen but if you start getting political I will stop listening because I don't like politics
This channel will continue to address pertinent issues. If that ever becomes uncomfortable for you, you can tune out. We understand. Thanks for watching.
Chinese, been in Guyana as long as Guyana was. Who is stopping others from opening supermarkets and businesses. The Chinese are smart business people because they band together in numbers. They do the same thing in America and over the world.❤❤❤
Vacuous truth... How many pom poms do you need us to sponsor for you?
No no no sir your money
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The Goverment
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Who owns massey😅😅
Its shareholders.
@@BottomHouseTV who are the shareholders? Where are they from?
Guyanese have to paid the tax for the Chinese??
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The PPP giving away guyana .soon we will get kickout of our country .aslong you invite one chine they will bring a million
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Guyanese are complicit. Thanks for watching.
what rubbish, so you rather Norton and we have a million Haitians? Chinese bring business, Haitians only bring unskilled labour.,
Guyanese need to to be patriotic. But from Guyanese Supermarket.
Thanks for watching. Patriotism is important and necessary.
Buy
Bring more Chinese and Indian and Africans , it’s the fittest will win choose you partners carefully
Interesting proposition.
Their items are substandard and fake
So many people say...
We've heard of the plastic rice, what about the dog meat etc
Why don't you do a video about the people who does robbed the Chinese supermarket ? 😎😎 The Chinese are smart business people and hard working people 😎 and it's up to the people where they want to shop 😎
We know who robbing everybody. Why you need a video! Now they complaining! You don’t hear the other ppl complaining about the only ppl who have all the government jobs. Go figure!
Why don't you do that video? You seem to be very passionate about it. Hopefully, they reward you, too.
ragobeer sounds like an alcoholic 😂
You can sell Guyanese garbage.
Many people would agree.
well that is capitalism, the Chinese merchants are going all over the World selling their cheap commodities, hopefully they do not put too many small businesses out of business
It's capitalism, that's exactly what I said. However, the market isn't a "free market."
I think we are better off with the numerous Chinese supermarkets. Chinese have an intrinsic right just like every other Guyanese.!
Understood, *if they are Guyanese.
Chinese business are all over the world. So what is the noise about? Smh! This video is dangling in sophistry.
😂this comment reeks of obtuseness. Thanks for the engagement!
@@BottomHouseTV , buddy, I am not stupid and slow, you are. The Chinese people saw an opportunity and brought their money to Guyana and invest in a free market system. What is wrong with that? And why are you hurtling insults at these people? Who is stopping Guyanese from making these same investments? Didn't you left Guyana and went to America for an opportunity to better your life and took away a job from some American? Do sah nah like sah.
And what did you bring to America? Nothing but your ass and a pint of piss!
@@BottomHouseTV , buddy, l am not stupid and slow, you are. The Chinese people saw an opportunity and brought their money to Guyana and invest in a free market system. What is wrong with that? And why are you hurtling insults at these people? Why? Who is stopping Guyanese from making these same investments?
Didn't you left Guyana and went to America for an opportunity to better your life and took away a job from some American? And what did you bring to America? Nothing but your ass and a pint of piss!
Why make a mountain out of a molehill? Rather than complaining, use your channel to encourage your ppl to open supermarkets next to theirs? Increase the competition. And then see who will survive? The Chinese has got survival down to a science, man! Also, most Chinese are self employed. You should do a head count of how many of them are employed in the public sector other than your ppl. Good luck.
Reread the definition of "complain." Rather than using your comment to be obtuse, you can go be a cheerleader elsewhere. The pied piper needs some more band members.
Chinese doing great for Guyana people
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