Maybe the Red Chinese are reading this blog. And decided that statesmanship begins at home.
   I had an interesting evening meeting with an official of the People’s Republic today, for business. No mention was made of some of the things I’ve been saying (such as at this link), though according to his interpreter they had seen me in one of the newspapers. Apparently, I have a ‘reputation’ in Red China and they have heard of Lucire.
   I was up front enough to tell him that I was descended from Kuomintang members. Instead of opposition, I had a lovely reaction about Chinese traditions, and even a discussion about superstition.
   There are two ways to win someone’s support. One is to take the abusive route, which the former Red Chinese ambassador to this nation took with me. The other is to act like an adult. I have to say I was impressed. Maybe they have been reading this blog and taking things to heart. Who knows?
   I might not change my views about self-determination and human rights, but like in all things, a dialogue is a start. And tonight, I had a dialogue. Posted by Jack Yan, 12:24  permalink

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