Footprints – A World Through the Eyes of a Diplomat

Author: Zhang Guobin
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Chinese diplomats often have the opportunity to witness or even participate in history. Guobin, who loves to learn, understands that his experiences themselves are a book that can enrich himself and inspire others. Chinese diplomats are primarily messengers of peace and friendship—they bring the kindness of their homeland and return with the friendship of people around the world. Guobin, who loves to learn, understands that his experiences themselves are a book that can enrich himself and inspire others. The rhythms of Hong Kong, the tranquility of the ancient capital of Malta, and the fragrance of Bulgaria he depicts are all vivid and interesting. The child in Djibouti who uses the excuse "Dad is dead again" to take a vacation is amusing; the traffic lights on the streets of the Danish town of Odense, all resembling silhouettes of Hans Christian Andersen's face, are even more delightful. An author who loves his country, loves knowledge, and loves to work honestly for the people is not only happy himself but also beneficial to raising readers' happiness index. Spending a few hours reading this small book may make you happy for a long time; after finishing it, once you have the chance to visit the places written about in the book, you will be happy again for a while. – Excerpted from the preface of this book This book, with beautiful brushwork, narrates the diplomatic stories experienced by an ambassador and the exotic landscapes visited, revealing the interesting stories of every front in diplomacy, showcasing the customs and cultures of different regions, and depicting the world as seen by diplomats.