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Chinese men were seen as sensuous creatures, especially interested in white women. A writer for the New York Times reported that he noticed a handsome but squalidly dressed young white girl in an opium den and inquired about her. The owner replied: Oh, hard time in New York. Young girl hungry. Plenty come here. Chinaman always have something to eat, and he like young white girl. He! He!

Ronald Takaki

Chinese men were seen as sensuous creatures, especially interested in white women. A writer for the New York Times reported that he noticed a handsome but squalidly dressed young white girl in an opium den and inquired about her. The owner replied: Oh, hard time in New York. Young girl hungry. Plenty come here. Chinaman always have something to eat, and he like young white girl. He! He!

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