March 13 - Guangzhou → Hong Kong (by train) → Tokyo (by plane)

[/video]

“We have heard voices praising China’s policies toward its ethnic minorities for a while, what did the delegation actually see and feel when it visited the country? Although only a few people from the delegation have expressed their thoughts at this stage, I think we will hear their voices in various forms in the future” (Anutari Ainu, Vol. 9, April 20, 1974, pp.1-2).

かねてより、中国の少数民族対策が優れているとの声を聞いていた私たちだがそうした国への訪問で一行は何を見、そして何を感じて来ただろうか。まだ、訪中団の人々のそうした声は表出されているものは少ないが、これから様々なかたちでそれらの声を聞けるだろうとは思っている。

This quote shows that the Ainu in Hokkaido were highly anticipating the return of the delegation so that they could share all about their trip to China. Specifically, they were really looking forward to hearing about China’s ethnic minorities.