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The article describes the level of anti-Americanism promoted by Communist China from Peking south to Canton. The Communists warned of retaliatory United Nations (U.N.) air raids and possible actions by the anti-Communist underground. A decree was issued on the use of camouflage paint for all tall buildings in Canton. Under the Resist America propaganda, students were recruited for military service.

Features Premier Chou En-Lai, the only person who can outrank Mao Tse Tung in party seniority and service record. Family and educational background of Chou; Characteristics of Chou which make him express the emotional patriotism of students; Contributions of Chou to the Red Army and to Chinese Communist Party (CCP); Role of Chou in controlling the uprisings in Canton; Strength of Chou which differentiates him from Mao.

Presents a description of China and Chinese civilization. Description of the town of Canton; Difficulty in remembering Chinese names; Information on difficulties in commuting from one place to another in China; Information on Soochow, a small city on the Yangtze river; Recognition of the fact that there is a great amount of illiteracy in China because of the fact that Chinese language is extremely difficult to learn; Comment on the ingenious ability of Chinese workmen; Notion of China being a tolerant and easy-going nation.

Focuses on the political division in China. Inauguration of Sun Yat Sen in Canton as the president of all China; Difference between the Peking and Canton governments; Conflict between the conservatives and progressives; Plan to introduce local self-government and universal primary education in Canton; Suggestion that the de facto Peking government represents the cause of national unity while the southern government represents a perpetuation of that division of China; Foreign recognition of the Peking government and recognition of the southern government as a revolutionary government.

The article speculates on the Chinese reaction to U.S. President Richard Nixon's announcement in April 1971 to lift the trade embargo and permit Americans to sell non-strategic consumer goods to China under general license. While Americans were not invited to exhibit at the Kwangchow, Canton Trade Fair, they are optimistic that Chinese trade officials will invite them to exhibit at the fall fair. It talks about indications that the Chinese are ready for more foreign trade, citing increased pressure on foreign businessmen to use renminbi in contracts. INSET: Peking puts no spin on table tennis sales.

The article focuses on the wallwriting demonstrations conducted by anti-Mao activists against Mao Zedong and his loyalists in Canton, China. It notes that these activists have filled the walls, streets, and other establishments with provocative messages denoting their opposition to Mao Zedong's political ideas. Moreover, the styles of these writings are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the trade fair in Canton, China in 1965. It states that compared to the previous fairs, the 1965 trade fair featured wider range of Chinese goods although lesser countries sent their delegations for the event. It says that major capital items were displayed during the fair, including generators, transformers, and turbine. It adds that the fair offered cheap and easily operated weaving looms, lathes, and printing presses, in which the guests were impressed.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in the previous issues of the journal. Discussion on the issue of political intervention; Comments on the recommendation made by the "Selective Service Board"; Reference to a visit on Canton, China.

One of the recent discoveries of American journalists in China was the progressive and efficient government of Canton. British news agencies had always spoken of it as impractical, as standing in the way of a united China, even as bolshevistic. But in 1921 several liberal Americans visited Canton, with the result that the city was presently made known to Americans as the seat of a liberal government, reasonably free from corruption, and following American democratic policies. Canton became the one glimpse of hope in the gloomy corruption of Chinese politics. All of this is now changed. General Chen Chiung-Ming has driven out President Sun Yat-Sen, and with the veteran of the Revolution have gone the idealists in the Government. The reforms which had been bravely begun by the former Government are at a standstill.