Contemporary History of Chinese Diplomacy (1949-2001)

Author: Song Changmei
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Publish Date: 1997-08-01
Features: Diplomacy is a product of civilization, with a long history. Scholarly research shows that even among highly primitive peoples, sending envoys for negotiation and communication was a common practice, and these envoys were treated according to the "customs or laws" of the sending country. This indicates that as early as primitive society, the way tribes handled relations had already taken the form of diplomacy. After the emergence of states, diplomacy acquired a more substantial meaning. This work has been praised by academia as "comparatively complete, systematic, rich in content, and innovative in analysis, being an excellent book that closely integrates diplomatic theory with diplomatic practice." Reviewers commend the research team for "following Premier Zhou Enlai's instructions, through years of dedicated research and pioneering exploration, compiling China's first Introduction to Diplomacy, filling the in this discipline." The publication of this book marks the initial establishment of the discipline system of diplomatic studies in China. In summary, the pioneering work and achievements of the Diplomatic Academy in the aforementioned fields have not only strengthened the academy's academic strength but also made due positive contributions to realizing Premier Zhou Enlai's of "China's localization of diplomatic studies."