# The Chinese — Short Fiction character guide

> The Chinese in Short Fiction by Akutagawa Ryūnosuke.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Chinese

**First appearance:** 0008-i

## Who they are

A group of Chinese people appearing as characters in a story.

## Relationships

### [Khashoji](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_59_se/characters/khashoji)

_rivalry_

Khashoji and the Chinese are in conflict, representing opposing national or ethnic interests.

### [the Japanese](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_59_se/characters/the_japanese)

_rivalry_

The Chinese and the Japanese are enemies, with historical and political animosity between them.

### [Khashoji](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_59_se/characters/khashoji)

_rivalry_

Khashoji and the Chinese are in conflict, representing opposing national or ethnic interests.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_59_se/chapters/i)

A Confucian scholar standing under the eaves, fanning himself with a white feather fan.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_59_se/characters