Ming Fangquan, owner of a Chinese restaurant is seen at his office in Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Guanguan) Chinese restaurants in America are scrambling to respond to fast-moving developments as the coronavirus spreads. Cancellations, closings may be just the beginning for a business based on social contact. Some of the canteens are closed while others choose to adapt to the changes of business environment with measures.

Ming Fangquan(R) checks food materials at his restaurant in Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Guanguan)

Ming Fangquan prepares takeaways for customers at his restaurant in Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Guanguan)
 
 

Workers are seen at kitchen of Chinese restaurant in Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Guanguan)

A closed Chinese restaurant is seen in the Bay Area in San Francisco, U.S.. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Guanguan)

A closed Chinese restaurant is seen in the Bay Area in San Francisco, U.S.. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Guanguan)