Lin Shouzhi (? - 1924) (original name Lin Xizun), a Teochew, succeeded his father, Lin Jizhi's business and dealt in the rubber trade. He later opened the Tong Yong Shun Yang Provision shop and Jin Song Trading Firm to trade in gambier (a type of spice), pineapple, rubber and charcoal. In 1906, Dr Sun Yat-sen established the Singapore branch of the Revolutionary Alliance. The Chung Hwa Company was formed to serve as a revolutionary organisation. Wikipedia
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