Behind the Bamboo Curtain

The eyes of the world are focused on the “Middle (or Central) Kingdom.” The president of the world’s most powerful country is visiting one of the world’s most forbidden countries. The most important diplomatic event during the month of February is the visit of President Nixon behind the “bamboo curtain” to attempt to establish cordial relations with the leaders of Communist China. It is Monday evening in the United States of America, but 11,000 miles west the sun is again announcing the dawn...