Many of these stories are part of the oral tradition. While there may not be hard evidence of ghosts, there could be elements of truth in the stories. For instance, strange noises in old buildings could be due to structural issues, but over time, people attributed them to ghosts. So, it's a mix of real - life happenings and superstition. In Chinatown, with its rich history and many old buildings, it's easy for stories to take on a spooky twist. Some people may have had unexplained experiences that they interpreted as ghostly, which then became part of the 'chinatown ghost stories'.