Read the Spence article and view the film Two Coasts of China before answering these questions.

GROUP A & B's Questions for the Class:

1. Describe the change in the attitudes of Europeans toward China from the 16th century to the early 19th century.

2. How did leading European writers & intellectuals gain the authority to influence public opinion regarding China?

3. In addition to these questions, add one paragraph describing your personal response to the film we saw. Are there any points that we have overlooked?