A Chinese diplomat's firsthand experience of major historical events

Author: Li Tongcheng
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The "Diplomat's Diary" series consists of 4 volumes: "Secrets of Sino-foreign Diplomatic Relations," "Chinese Diplomats at the United Nations," "Chinese Diplomats' Portraits of World Leaders," and "Chinese Diplomats' Firsthand Accounts of Major Historical Events." Compared to similar publications, this series has two distinct features:
1. Strong author team. The contributors are mostly senior professional diplomats with long careers in diplomacy, possessing extensive diplomatic experience, broad international knowledge, a broad global perspective, and high research capabilities in foreign affairs. Their works are all based on their personal experiences.
2. Wide content scope. From high-level meetings to interactions with ordinary people, from behind-the-scenes palace intrigue to folk life, from uncovering secrets to sharing anecdotes, it covers everything. This series reflects the long-term diplomatic careers of its members. Its unique aspects include:
- High political level. These senior diplomats often interact with heads of state, government leaders, and other dignitaries of host countries while serving in embassies and consulates, and have the opportunity to personally hear instructions from China's top leaders. Their writings vividly depict the words, actions, and appearances of many Chinese and foreign leaders;
- Approachable and relatable. The authors have personally participated in major diplomatic events and activities. Their descriptions of these firsthand experiences are vivid, realistic, and authentic;
- Comprehensive content. From high-level meetings to interactions with ordinary people, from behind-the-scenes palace intrigue to folk life, from uncovering secrets to sharing anecdotes, it covers everything, often shining with philosophical insights. In this book, the author narrates some lesser-known events in the history of Sino-foreign diplomatic relations based on his personal experiences.