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Inside China from Kowloon to Canton seen by trade delegation
Richard G. Capen Jr. recounts a six member San Diego Chamber of Commerce trip to Canton, detailing border crossing, train travel, rural communes, and the contrast between regimented Maoist society and Western visitors. He notes limited trade, rigid guidance, and a cautious view of China’s future openness.
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Richard G. Capen Jr
Copley Newspapers
San Diego, Calif
Chamber of Commerce
Canton
CNS
People’s Republic of A
Kowloon
China
Lo Wu
Hong Kong
Japan Air Lines
Tokyo
Peking
Shanghai
People’s Liberation Army
PLA
South China
Chairman Mao
United States
Mao
Revolutionary Committee
Madame Mao
Gang of Four
Soviet Union
America
Japan
Korea
Philippines
Far East
U.S
Chou En-lai
Hua Kuofeng
Hua
People’s Republic of China