Michael Shea on Duke of Edinburgh’s comments on Chinese people

Title

Michael Shea on Duke of Edinburgh’s comments on Chinese people

Genre

Interview

TX Date

16 Oct 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:01:46

Description

Royal Press Secretary, Michael Shea defends Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to China after he was said to have made some derogatory comments about the Chinese, and claimed that he found Peking boring. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Michael Shea

Keywords

Interethnic relations; UK; China; International relations; Prince Philip; Royal visits; Royal family; Beijing; National stereotypes

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