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The London Chinatown Chinese Association held a special meeting to discuss the riots in the UK and issued suggestions on safety.

"The Chinatown Chamber of Commerce will strengthen the cooperation with police to confirm Chinatown's safety, and protect visitors, shops, merchants and staffs from any threat," newly-elected president Stanley Tse of Chinese Association told China Daily on Wednesday.

The recent unrest didn't directly affect London Chinatown, but Tse noted that all Chinese merchants should take precautions.

Chairman Chu Ting Tang said the Chamber of Commerce will send e-mail reminding members to be vigilant. "Chinese people should keep calm in case of an emergency and take measures to ensure their personal safety," Tang added.

Officials also recommended that business owners hold less cash and check their security alarm systems to make sure they are working properly.

Andrew Methven, chief executive of Newland PR - a China-focused public relations agency based in London - said the riots would harm Britain's national image in the eyes of Chinese investors.

Some prospective business visits from China have been cancelled because of the riots, Methven said. But he predicted that the riots would only have a "short-term" impact on Chinese businesses' confidence in the UK.

Chinese opinions on the effect of the UK riots are varied. Chen Xiaodan, general manager of UK-based China Holidays Ltd, told China Daily that the riots had little impact on his business.

"We have told all the groups about the unrest, but 10 groups who will travel to the UK in the coming weeks have not cancelled or postponed their trips," Chen said.

（中國日報網英語點津 Helen 編輯）

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