I was a journalist at the White House

Author: Yuan Bingzhong
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Now, Yuan Bingzhong has finally written a book about his past experiences. I believe it is a fulfillment for himself, and also a blessing for readers. Being a journalist does offer such conveniences—while chronicling others' histories, he also recorded the and of his own life through his reports. From Geneva to Washington, from Kabul to Berlin, from the Bosnian War to the Afghanistan War, from the US presidential election to the German election, this book truthfully and meticulously tells us the little moments he experienced at the forefront of historical events, stories behind the news that ordinary people are unaware of. —Lu Qiuwei
This represents a questioner and information disseminator of a great nation, the ears and eyes of a great people. His support gives him both self-esteem and humility, dignity and wisdom. His articles lack sensationalism or self-display, simply narrating his interview experiences, which are novel yet slightly apprehensive, mirroring the mindset of ordinary people in similar situations. Thus, readers feel as if they are right beside him, even holding his hand as he takes them to observe, listen, and ask questions. In this intimate atmosphere, you gain fulfillment from reading. Intimacy is one of the key features of this book. —Su Shuyang
This is an interview diary by an excellent Xinhua News Agency journalist, recording major international events such as the political dynamics of the White House, the Bosnian battlefield and the Afghanistan War, and China-Germany relations, with authenticity and rich details. Author Yuan Bingzhong shares his close observations of US politics, diplomacy, society, and culture during his time as a journalist in the White House: the legendary career of a 90-year-old female White House reporter; the heart-wrenching story of an immigrant who protested outside the White House for 30 years; a comparative analysis of the two US presidents, Clinton and Bush; a prediction and outlook on the 2008 US presidential election, where Hillary Clinton might become a woman who changes American history. The author also vividly depicts his thrilling interview adventures during the Bosnian War and the Afghanistan War. Some chapters of this book were originally published in Reference News, Global Times, and International Herald Leader, and have won numerous national news awards.