In those days, Chinese money was worthless.
So why was there so little Chinese money on board?
"Same as the holes like I've seen in Chinese money."
Indeed, Chinese money is becoming more visible in Penang.
Concerns about overseas Chinese money in China having a "hollowing out" effect on some regional economies are, for the moment, muted.
The stock market will continue to prosper in the coming months if more Chinese money rushes into town.
Brazilian farmers say they would welcome Chinese money.
Usually, Chinese money is a round coin with a square hole in the center.
The Chinese money usually comes unencumbered with conditions for environmental standards or community resettlement that can hold up major projects.
And there is still no evidence that any Chinese money went to American candidates.