Zao shang hao, Mr. Ambassador. Is it possible for a citizen of the United States of America to obtain a visa to enter the People's Republic of China from your office here in San Jose, Costa Rica? I have very limited opportunities, if any, to submit for and receive a visa at your consular office in Manhattan between now and my intended travel date of July 17th. I will be here in Costa Rica for almost all of the time between now and then.

Xie xie,

Thomas M. Steiding