The Archive · 1928

Long Office Hours

'J. D." seems to ignore the main reason why Enjlishmen are sent to China. We would remind him that usually British firms send them out to work, and that they often have to work longer hours than Britain, Their spare time is taken up with outdoor games, and, of course, in a comparatively small community club life play an important part, then comes to the question why the English so detest the Chinese. This is a most extraordinary assumption. In no other} part of the world have individuals} of two nations formed stronger or more Insting friendships. Those of us who left China after many years' residence still keep in touch with our old Chinese friends. We rota feelings of respect and cordiality towards the Chinese with whom we ame in contact, and happy recollections of the many years we were associated with them, both in business and in other activities.

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