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Both British and Chinese friends have pointed out the favourable
position in which I am thus placed to write on the subject.
Prior to the fall of Hong Kong in 1941, although British
people in the Colony were aware of the feeling of Oriental anta-
goniam towards them, it is only since then, I think, that circum-
stances have made more of them conscious of this feeling. Fow
to-day, however, are aware how deep-seated is the antagonism and
of the causes, as well as the factors, which have led up to it.
And this is not altogether surprising. The cultured, educated
Chinese, although in a position to express his feelings, is as
rule proud, reserved and sensitive, and he does not readily reveal
his feelings particularly to those whom inwardly he dislikes, so
that in the past the Englishman oftentimes has remained ignorant
where he had given deep offence, and no steps were taken to heal
the breach.
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It must not be supposed that the attitude I am about to
describe was altogether universal among the British in Hong Kồng.
Many exceptions have gained the respect and admiration of the
Chinese, but the attitude was all too common, and has had a deep
effect upon the Chinese outlook. The self-sacrifice and goodwill
of British administrators, missionaries, medical men and women,
and others in all ranks is often beyond praise, and one recognizes
the kindliness and generosity of those British people at Home who
support missions and who contribute to funds for the suffering in
China. But it is a thousand pities that such services have been