Background
Chen Shut-kai born in Xiangshan, Guangdong, China in 1873.
Chen Shut-kai born in Xiangshan, Guangdong, China in 1873.
Chen Shut-kai graduated from Queen's College and Hong Kong University.
He came to Shanghai to engage in business and joined Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, where his father was then compradore of the company. After few years' service in the company and the death of his father, Mr. Chen succeeded him as compradore of the company. At various times he also served as a director of the Canton Guild, the Shantung Road Hospital, the Pootung Hospital and the Union Club. Also Chen Shut-kai was executive member of the Shanghai Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and adviser to the Ministry of Communications of the former Beijing (Peking) Government.