By the end of the 1930's, Chinese businessmen had made their way into the owners' circle.

A group of Chinese businessmen arranged to meet up one evening for a drink.

Later during the conference, a Chinese businessman asked him for more details.

American consumers seem determined to spend money, and Chinese businessmen have made the bill cheaper.

"They are terrified of a recession," said a Chinese businessman.

Africa is seen by Chinese businessmen as 900 million potential customers in a fast-growing market,.

Most of them were under contract to Chinese and foreign businessmen.

This was the place where wealthy Chinese businessmen would meet for leisure.

"The market is soft and they just don't know what to do to get it going again," a Chinese businessman said.

The third effect, he said, is that "we see interest by Chinese businessmen coming here to invest and buy businesses."