在我的学院生涯中,每当提到中国大陆地区,它总是被定义为“沉睡的巨人”。但是从全球角度上看,过去几十年发生在中国的变化使得这一说法不再准确了。然而,至少从我个人的角度,许多旧时对中国的看法认识还是没有改变。我可以看到中国经济的快速腾飞以及它的经济、政治给美国带来的威胁,但是我从来没有想到中国的巨大改变会影响到我的爱好,以及犬类比赛。我曾经不断地谢绝从中国发来的裁判邀请,但是这一次,一些我非常信任的好朋友反复建议我应该去那里看看。我曾经作为讲授中国概况的教师,因此我了解去那里可以看到很多让人神往的风景,但是犬展完全是不同的行业。而且这次,我的妻子Marcia表示,如果我去中国,她很愿意与我一同前往。因此我接受了施先生发自港口城市——天津的邀请。无论从我个人的角度,或者从世界性的犬业高速发展新纪元方面,都证明了这可能是我曾经做过的最明智的决定。 In my college career, whenever it comes to mainland China, it is always defined as “Sleeping Giant.” However, from a global perspective, the changes that took place in China over the past few decades make this claim no longer accurate. However, at least from my personal point of view, many old-time Chinese perceptions have not changed. I can see the rapid take-off of China’s economy and the threat that its economy and politics have brought to the United States. However, I never imagined that the tremendous changes in China would affect my hobbies and dog competitions. I have continuously declined the referee invitation sent from China, but this time, some good friends whom I trust have repeatedly suggested that I should go there to see. I used to be a teacher teaching the general situation in China, so I know where to see many fascinating landscapes, but canine shows are completely different industries. And this time, my wife, Marcia, said she was willing to go with me if I went to China. So I accepted Mr. Shi’s invitation from the port city of Tianjin. This is probably the smartest decision I have ever made, both in my personal perspective and in the rapid development of a new era in the world of kennels.