The reason was the failure of both Japan and China to understand each other and the inability of America and the European powers to sympathize, without prejudice, with the peoples of East Asia.

Summary

This quote suggests that the conflict between Japan and China, as well as the lack of empathy from America and the European powers, stemmed from a fundamental lack of understanding. It highlights the failure to bridge cultural differences and the absence of unbiased sympathy towards the people of East Asia. The quote implies that if these countries had been able to comprehend and empathize with one another, it may have led to better relations and potentially avoided conflicts in East Asia.

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