First Chinese Diplomat, Zhou Enlai

Author: Cao Yingwang
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features:
Commentaries on Mao Zedong's reliance on Zhou Enlai in foreign affairs
Deng Xiaoping's views on Zhou Enlai and his diplomatic legacy
Old diplomats praising Zhou Enlai's diplomacy
Overseas Chinese poets admiring Zhou Enlai's diplomacy
Foreign leaders commenting on Zhou Enlai's diplomacy
International media commenting on Zhou Enlai's diplomacy
Tracing the influence of Chinese culture and family
The impact of early schooling
Study in Japan and Europe, drawing wisdom from global civilizations
Accumulation of foreign affairs experience before the founding of the PRC
Achievements:
Signing the Sino-Soviet New Treaty
Korean War
Geneva Conference
Bandung Conference
First major overseas visit
Second major overseas visit
Third major overseas visit
Establishing diplomatic relations between China and France
Meeting with Kosygin at Beijing Airport
Shaking hands with Nixon
Normalizing China-Japan diplomatic relations
Wisdom:
Independent and self-reliant foreign policy
Coexistence through mutual understanding
Peaceful coexistence
Seeking common ground while reserving differences
"Big things first, small things later"
Maintaining harmony with neighbors
Upholding sincerity and trust
Acting after careful deliberation
Valuing etiquette and hospitality
Reciprocity in etiquette
Wherever you go, you will find beauty
Afterword to the revised edition