Silk Road New Rhyme - 50 Years of Diplomatic History Between New China and Arab Countries

Author: An Huihou
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: From the elaboration and arguments in the 27 essays of this collection, it can be clearly felt that the 50 years of China-Arab interactions have been filled with rich and fruitful diplomatic practices. These practices are not only distinctive but also abundant in experience and remarkable achievements, composing chapters of the diplomatic history of the People's Republic of China, filled with memorable stories and valuable case studies. This anthology gathers meticulously crafted writings by senior diplomats and professors, who have conducted in-depth research on authoritative materials before carefully composing their contributions. It is a precious document in the history of China-Arab relations.
Arab countries, located at the junction of Asia, Africa, and Europe, hold a prominent strategic position. They are also the cradles of ancient civilizations and the three major world religions, having always been an important group of members in the international community. The relationship between China and Arab countries has a long history, with exchanges dating back over 2,000 years, opening up the "Silk Road." After the founding of the People's Republic of China, from the establishment of diplomatic ties with Egypt in 1956 to the completion of relations with Saudi Arabia in 1990, China successfully established diplomatic relations with all 22 Arab countries through three major phases. To date, China and Arab countries have gone through 50 years of diplomatic journey.
A group of veteran Chinese ambassadors to Arab countries, along with several renowned scholars who have long studied Arab countries, have meticulously crafted, conducted in-depth research on authoritative materials, and carefully written firsthand accounts of major events in China-Arab relations. These chapters, stories, and case studies are all invaluable documents in the history of China-Arab relations. Reading these articles, one can clearly feel that the 50 years of China-Arab interactions have been filled with rich and fruitful diplomatic practices, not only distinctive but also abundant in experience. The words between the lines reveal this message: China and the Chinese people are always sincere friends of Arab countries and their people.
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