Foreign Affairs and International Relations: Wu Jianmin's Views and Reflections

Author: Wu Jianmin
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Publishing Date: 2006-09-01
Features: "A person doesn’t have a second life. If I had a second life, I would still choose diplomacy." Journalist: "What do you think is most important in life?" Wu Jianmin: "To do something. People come into the world to serve their country and nation." "Grasping the characteristics of the times is the starting point for correctly understanding the world situation." "The characteristics of the times, like everything else in the world, are not fixed but change along with the world." "Communication studies is the art of contact, communication, and interaction between people." "Communication is also productivity." Mr. Wu Jianmin, the current President of the Diplomatic Academy of China, Chairman of the Bureau of International Expositions, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, and Executive Vice President of the China Association of International Relations, is a seasoned diplomat. His 42 years of diplomatic career and 25 years of overseas experience have shaped his unique style—sharp thinking, broad vision, vivid language, and innovative ideas. In 2003, Wu Jianmin stepped down as China’s Ambassador to France and took up the position of President of the Diplomatic Academy of China. Over the past three years, he has summarized diplomatic experience, studied foreign policies, tracked international trends, and discussed major global issues through lectures, speeches, and writings. This book collects important articles and speeches by Mr. Wu Jianmin over the past three years. It not only summarizes his insights and theories from years of engaging in diplomatic and foreign affairs work—his discussion on "Grasping the characteristics of the times and pursuing a path of peaceful development"—but also presents innovative perspectives on topics such as "The value and utilization of diplomatic resources," "Communication as both an art and a productivity," "The need for the Chinese people to reassess the value of Chinese culture," "China sharing the fruits of economic growth with the world," "World Expos and the shaping of China’s image," and "The Chinese Dream and a harmonious world." The book is grounded in theory and practice, easy to understand yet profound, with vivid examples and wisdom, making it an excellent read for those seeking to learn about international politics and trends, foreign policy and practice, and China’s national conditions and the world.