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References
- Tchen, John Kuo Wei (New York University). "The Chinese in Latin America and the Caribbean."(Book review) (Archive). New West Indian Guide , Winter, 2012, Vol.86(3-4), p. 371(4) [Peer Reviewed Journal] ISSN 1382-2373 - Cengage Learning