Li Zhaoxing Talks About Diplomacy Online

Author: Shi Xin
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: On December 23, 2003, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing conducted an online Q&A session with the public through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website "China Foreign Affairs Forum" and the Xinhua News Agency's "Development Forum." Over 20,000 people participated in the interview, submitting nearly 2,000 questions. Minister Li answered nearly 40 representative questions, providing a comprehensive introduction to China's foreign affairs in 2003. Director Kong Quan of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Information Department hosted the interview. This book primarily features the records of this online conversation, supplemented by behind-the-scenes anecdotes, media and netizen comments, and an end-of-year interview with Minister Li by a People's Daily reporter, offering a comprehensive review of China's foreign affairs in 2003. Minister Li's dialogue with netizens is innovative in form, rich in content, and highly engaging, offering valuable insights. The between the Foreign Minister and netizens is a first in China and rare internationally. It reflects the new style of the new central leadership collective's "governing for the people" principle among civil servants and is a concrete embodiment of implementing the important thought of the "Three Represents." Discussing China's foreign affairs online requires the dialogue participants to have a deep understanding of central foreign policy decisions and a comprehensive grasp of the complex international landscape. Minister Li's dialogue with netizens is an unprecedented initiative and a bold attempt at public diplomacy. It is not only an unconventional press conference but also a richly informative lecture on current affairs and politics, as well as an inspiring lesson in patriotism. This book also includes Representative Poems by Minister Li Zhaoxing and some newly published photographs to showcase the character and personal qualities of China's foreign affairs officials. This book primarily features the records of this online conversation, supplemented by behind-the-scenes anecdotes, media and netizen comments, and an end-of-year interview with Minister Li by a People's Daily reporter, offering a comprehensive review of China's foreign affairs in 2003. This book also includes Representative Poems by Minister Li Zhaoxing and some newly published photographs to showcase the character and personal qualities of China's foreign affairs officials.