Deng Xiaoping and the Turbulent Journey of US-China Diplomacy

Author: Qian Jiang
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This monograph comprehensively describes the pivotal role Deng Xiaoping played in the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. The author spent eight years interviewing key figures such as the former Ambassador to the United States Qian Zemin and Zhu Qizhen, as well as former UN Deputy Secretary-General Ji Chaozhu and Director of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yong Qing, among many others. Extensive research was conducted using both Chinese and English archival materials and memoirs, and the latest findings on Sino-U.S. relations were referenced. With expertise in both Eastern and Western studies, the author unfolds the grand international backdrop of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States with a profound sense of history. Through vivid prose, the author portrays Deng Xiaoping's outstanding achievements in diplomacy, showcasing his great diplomatic demeanor. The book is distinguished by its dramatic plot, humorous details, and lively language. The author's ingenuity lies in weaving together major historical events with meticulous character portrayals, with many stories being uncovered for the first time. It is hard to put down. The book is rigorous and well-documented, accompanied by one hundred precious historical photographs, with detailed annotations on the sources of the materials for reference and research.