Parliamentary Diplomacy (Exchange and Confrontation—Dialogues between Zeng Jianhui and Foreign Legislators and Political Figures, Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Zeng Jianhui
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive reflection of China's parliamentary diplomacy and serves as a model for conducting foreign publicity and introducing China. It can be used as a reference book for cadres in foreign affairs departments, publicity departments, and news media; it can also serve as supplementary teaching material for students and teachers in international relations, international politics, journalism and communication, and public relations at universities. Additionally, it is suitable for anyone interested in international situations and foreign affairs. I had the privilege of participating in parliamentary exchange activities led by Comrade Zeng Jianhui and am now a reader of his book "Parliamentary Diplomacy—Interaction and Confrontation." After reading it, I found it immensely beneficial. The book collects excerpts from Comrade Zeng Jianhui's conversations with foreign parliamentarians and political figures during his tenure on the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Ninth National People's Congress (March 1998–March 2003). Through these conversations, one can gain insight into the recent history, content, and achievements of China's parliamentary diplomacy. Many of the dialogues include speeches by Comrade Zeng Jianhui on behalf of the Chinese side, as well as responses from foreign counterparts, creating vivid exchanges. Some conversations vividly depict the confrontational atmosphere between the two sides, making the reader feel as if they are witnessing the scene firsthand. From the dialogues, one can see Comrade Zeng Jianhui's firm stance, outstanding diplomatic skills, and publicity artistry in foreign interactions. It is a comprehensive reflection of China's parliamentary diplomacy and serves as a model for conducting foreign publicity and introducing China. It can be used as a reference book for cadres in foreign affairs departments, publicity departments, and news media; it can also serve as supplementary teaching material for students and teachers in international relations, international politics, journalism and communication, and public relations at universities.