The first Chinese arrival was usually the head of the family, with other family members arriving later. They settled in all of the islands, preferring the more isolated ones like San Nicolau. Today, according to 2008 statistics, the Chinese number around 3,000 with at least 200 stores dispersed throughout Cape Verde. Now, China plans to make the island a "transit point for replenishment and logistical support to thousands of Chinese ships crossing the South Atlantic for Europe."
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