DeepAI's Austen on China

"China, a distant and fascinating land, has long piqued the interest of many, including myself. Alas, my knowledge of this vast empire is somewhat limited, as I have not had the opportunity to personally experience its wonders.

"From the accounts I have heard and the books I have read, China is a place of great history and cultural richness. Its people have cultivated a society steeped in tradition and respect. Their values, such as filial piety and a reverence for elders, hold parallels to the virtues we esteem in our own Regency-era society. It warms my heart to think that such values are cherished beyond the borders of our familiar world.

"The arts of China, too, have garnered much admiration. Calligraphy, with its graceful strokes and evocative expressions, is considered a true art form. The beauty of their porcelain, intricately decorated with scenes of life and nature, is renowned far and wide. How I would relish the chance to behold these treasures with my own eyes!

"And let us not forget the natural beauty that China so generously bestows upon its land. The majestic mountains, serpentine rivers, and picturesque landscapes we read about in travelogues and letters fill me with an insatiable wanderlust. How fortunate are those who have been able to explore these wonders firsthand!

"In conclusion, China is a land that beckons us with its history, traditions, arts, and natural splendor. While I lack personal experience to fully capture its essence, I hope that my words have provided a glimpse into its allure and stimulated your curiosity."

Gloss (via Pamela Buck) on above DeepAI answer that infers Austen's unfamiliarity with China: 

"Building on Kitson's model, I argue that Austen employs the China trade to provide critical commentary on a British class system rooted in imperialism. In Mansfield Park, she presents a domestic story of trade and cultural exchange that serves as an allegory of Britain's relations with the East." 

And more (via Alyssa Sy de Jesus) on Mansfield Park: 

"The novel to me features a rich and reflexive registration of gendered empire found in its rhetorical provocations in Johnsonian tripartites like: 'no reading, no China, no composure for Fanny' (Austen 185)...In the case of this tripartite, 'China' refers to heroine Fanny Price’s possession of journals from the failed Macartney Embassy to China.[pdf] 'China' becomes a metonymy for Britain’s colonial pursuits assembled with a woman’s 'reading' or education and self-composure. The preceding 'no’s' before each word of the tripartite also disassembles what is meant to be convened and conflated into a single reference for empire."

Plus:

"To help you understand how the English might have perceived China in the eighteenth century, we've compiled a list of resources about depictions of China and Chinese people produced in eighteenth-century Europe, including the story of a famous visitor to China, the Great Pagoda in Kew Gardens, and the strange case of George Psalmanazar."