For a Better World (A Chronicle of Jiang Zemin's State Visit)

Author: Zhong Zhicheng
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book records the historical events during Jiang Zemin's tenure as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China, when he faced the changing international landscape, masterminded strategies, and navigated complex diplomatic situations to. It includes a discussion about a minor incident on June 30, 1997, the eve of Hong Kong's handover, when the China-UK sides had a disagreement over the host-guest arrangements for a summit meeting. With his political wisdom, Jiang Zemin not only upheld national dignity but also preserved the face of the British side. The book objectively and comprehensively documents the unremitting efforts made by Jiang Zemin, as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China, in addressing the international challenges from a strategic and global perspective, masterminding strategies, navigating complex situations, and pioneering new developments in China's foreign policy. It reflects the outstanding contributions made by the third generation of the Party's central leadership, with Jiang Zemin at its core, in adhering to an independent and peaceful foreign policy to safeguard the interests of the nation and its people and promote world peace and development. It showcases the diplomatic wisdom and demeanor of Jiang Zemin as a leader of the Party and the state. Tang Jiaxuan pointed out in his speech that the publication of "For a Better World — Jiang Zemin's Overseas Visits," a book that records Jiang Zemin's visits abroad, holds great significance for us to better inherit and develop the socialist foreign policy theory of China, to better carry forward the fine traditions and diplomatic style of our Party and state, to deeply understand the Party Central Committee's foreign policy guidelines, and to continuously create new chapters in diplomatic work. The book contains 450,000 words and is accompanied by 167 precious photographs. Minister of Foreign Affairs Li Zhaoxing wrote the preface for the book. The book mainly introduces the records of Jiang Zemin's visits to various countries as a state leader, hoping to inspire and motivate readers to continue striving for a better future.