Chinese Christians: Elites, Middlemen, and the Church in Hong Kong - Carl T. Smith - Hardcover

The establishment and development of the Chinese Christian community in Hong Kong during the 19th century was instrumental in promoting foreign trade and commerce in China. Educated in Western culture and versed in the English language by missionaries, the Chinese Christian was a person who stood between two cultures. This book examines the history of Chinese Christians, many of whom became middlemen to the Western world--interpreters, translators, and advisors to government officials.Smith, Carl T. is the author of 'Chinese Christians: Elites, Middlemen, and the Church in Hong Kong - Carl T. Smith - Hardcover' with ISBN 9780195839739 and ISBN 0195839730.