# Andrew Shortrede — My Life in China and America character guide

> Andrew Shortrede in My Life in China and America by Yung Wing.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Shortrede

**First appearance:** 0010-viii-experiences-in-business

## Who they are

British newspaper publisher in Hong Kong, friend of Yung Wing.

## In the story

### [II: School Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/ii-school-days)

A benefactor who helped defray expenses for the students' education in America and supported their families.

### [VI: Return to China](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/vi-return-to-china)

Proprietor and editor of the China Mail, who had supported Yung Wing during his time at Monson Academy and offers him hospitality upon his return.

### [VII: Effort to Find a Position](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/vii-effort-to-find-a-position)

Old friend who provides hospitality and helps Yung Wing secure the interpretership in Hong Kong Supreme Court.

### [Commissioner Yung Wing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/commissioner-yung-wing)

A Scotchman who funded the boys' support for two years.

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