#1: we have contributed remarkable achievements, inventions, and innovations to the world over thousands of years. we have no reason to imitate foreigners.

whose viewpoint in the late 1800s is most clearly expressed in this statement?

a. the chinese government

b. the japanese government

c. the u. s. government

d. the british government

Option: A. the Chinese government

Explanation:

Chinese people have always considered being superior to western society and culture since the introduction of the European people in China. China, during ancient time, performed a major role in innovations. The printing press, gun powder, paper, and compass innovated during Ancient China. The Chinese government gave their reason for not imitating the foreigners by stating their achievements in the past which helped China is becoming a political and economic power.

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