John Fryer In 1860 went to Hong Kong to teach Chinese Children where he began to study cantonese In 1863 he moved to Shanghai to study mandarin 1866 became editor of jiaohui xinbao( Mission News)where tried to encourage chinese involvement in Western affairs Very dedicated to work, without much promotion Eventually in 1896 he became discouraged and returned to the United StatesJohn Fryer • In 1860 went to Hong Kong to teach Chinese Children where he began to study Cantonese • In 1863 he moved to Shanghai to study Mandarin • 1866 became editor of Jiaohui xinbao (Mission News) where tried to encourage Chinese involvement in Western affairs • Very dedicated to work, without much promotion • Eventually in 1896 he became discouraged and returned to the United States