"So far we have not convinced the Chinese authorities. My own brother was refused a visa on what was probably my last chance of seeing him when he was going around the world on a tour. Scott Nearing was similarly refused"

In this quote, Anna Louise Strong is expressing her aggravation and disappointment with the Chinese authorities. She discusses that despite their efforts, they have not had the ability to persuade the authorities to grant her sibling a visa. This was likely her last chance to see him as he was on a world trip. She then mentions that Scott Nearing, another individual, faced a similar situation and was likewise denied a visa. This highlights the strict and limiting policies of the Chinese authorities, which have resulted in liked ones being unable to reunite and people being rejected the chance to take a trip and check out the world.