This section encapsulates the events of several years as the narrative moves closer to the climactic confrontation in the third act between Gallimand's illusions and reality.
Scene 9 - Gallimand narrates how the Communists took control of China, a circumstance that led to a cessation of many relationships between Chinese and non-Chinese. The relationship between him and Song is one such relationship, as the confiscation of Song's apartment by the Chinese government makes continuing the affair difficult. Gallimand also reveals that the Vietnam War is not going as he predicted, leading into a brief scene in which the Ambassador tells Gallimand he's being sent back to France because none of his information about the Chinese or the Vietnamese is accurate. Gallimand concludes by saying he cares not to think.....
