In this enlightening book, Walter Henry Medhurst provides an insightful and thorough analysis of China's history, culture and politics, all with the aim of understanding the nation's potential for spreading the gospel. His perspective on Christianity in China is informed by both his faith and his extensive firsthand experience in the country. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Christian missions, Chinese history or global politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.