Chinese refugees try to enter Shanghai International Settlement in 1932

The transcript discusses the plight of refugees seeking entry into an international settlement. It highlights the sanctuary offered by British and American protection, which was only available to a fortunate few due to limited space. This situation left many refugees without the protection they desperately sought.

How does the text describe the overall situation of the refugees?

What was the Sanctuary of British and American protection considered to be?

Who were the individuals that were lucky enough to be admitted?

What was the fate of those who were not lucky enough to be admitted?

What limited the number of refugees that could be admitted?