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in Russian and Chinese how long would it last", apart from political obstacles? I have been at grips with both languages
and have no doubt of the
answer, despite possible academic opinions to the contiary !
Our first line of defence in the Far East in this matter is Hong Kong University and I have no doubt that if ungeatly and diplomatically approached Washington would see the light and would not only support our University project but would relieve us of a considerable part of the expense of it's development and maintenance by bringing in a great flow of good-will and resources from the vast American reservoir of cultural springs. But if that end is Considered desirable Hal. should take quick and decisive steps to achieve it befort delay brings inevitable complications.
hruch
is in
a
a better position to
And
more could be written on the subject the expert's of the Colonial Office could do it well,
if required, and no one present the case than you, fir, if you approve the argument. It lead with soon be required by events
and
your
statesmanship could forestall surprise. The future of our common English language in Asia in surely a cause in which those who share the hentage should unite! It is at stake and gravely challenged.
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There is one point I would add. Should the proposed policy be fruitful and the old iglo. Imerican influence and the English language eventually be reinstated through standing firm at rong kong, University would gain immensely in prestige and co-operation with the restored Universities of China. The Uniousity, and expecially it's graduates who seek a natural career in China might then no longer have to suffer from
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