An archway welcomes visitors to Chinatown in Port Louis, capital of Mauritius. Photo: Hilary Clarke
The Chinese who helped make tiny Mauritius an African success story
- There has been a Chinese presence in Mauritius from as early as the late 1600s, starting with convicts brought by the Dutch
- Despite their dwindling numbers now, ethnic Chinese maintain a hugely-prosperous profile in the capital Port Louis
An archway welcomes visitors to Chinatown in Port Louis, capital of Mauritius. Photo: Hilary Clarke