I am a diplomat

Author: Wang Zhidong
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The author worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China for 28 years from the early 1970s to the late 1990s. From the special crucible of Chinese diplomats—the Nuitian Bay—to becoming the longest-serving president of the Manchester Consular Association, the author not only studied with figures like Li Zhaoxing and Chen Jian but also received guidance and mentorship from veteran diplomats such as Ling Qing, Qiao Guanhua, and An Zhiyuan. He has traveled to over 100 countries and regions on official business. He was one of the individuals who helped China regain its legitimate seat in the United Nations, he knows the circumstances surrounding General Zhang Xueliang’s visit to the Chinese ambassador’s residence at the age of 90, and he had candid conversations with Ms. Chan Fan-chan, the first female Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, in the days before 1997. Over the past 28 years, he has witnessed the glorious achievements of China’s diplomatic career with his own eyes and ears, and has encountered many little-known people and events. Reading his account evokes a surge of emotion and leaves one deeply moved.