In view of your residence in China for a period of over 20 years, you are looked upon as well Versed in Chinese affairs, and even yo your good self, we suppose,; ht be led to think that you are thoroughly conversant with Chinese life and thought. In point of fact, however, every country has its own characteristics which cannot be thoroughly understood by an out-idea, whatever be the length of his mun try. The real situation in China because of your limited knowledge of the Chinese language and your, rare contact with the Chinese people, has not been unveiled to you in all its manifold aspects. May we, thereicre, suggest that while you are in America, you be kind enough not to make any comment on. this country on the basis of your observation of
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