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 the tenure of Jiang Zemin as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China, when he faced the ever-changing international landscape, strategically planned, and skillfully navigated to create a new chapter in Chinese diplomacy. It includes a discussion about a minor incident that occurred on June 30, 1997, the eve of Hong Kong's return to China, when the Chinese and British sides had a disagreement over the host-guest arrangements for a summit meeting between the two leaders. With his political wisdom, Jiang Zemin upheld national dignity while preserving the face of the British side. This book objectively and comprehensively documents the unremitting efforts made by Comrade Jiang Zemin, as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China, in the face of the fluctuating international situation, from a strategic and global perspective, skillfully navigating and pioneering to open up a new chapter in Chinese diplomacy. It reflects the outstanding contributions made by the third generation of the Party's central leadership, with Comrade Jiang Zemin at its core, in adhering to an independent and peaceful foreign policy, in safeguarding the interests of the nation and its people, and in promoting world peace and development. It showcases the diplomatic wisdom and demeanor of Comrade Jiang Zemin as a leader of the Party and the state. Tang Jiaxuan pointed out in his speech that the publication of the book "For a Better World — A Record of Jiang Zemin's Foreign Visits" holds great significance for us to better inherit and develop the socialist theory of Chinese diplomacy, 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 is 450,000 words in length, accompanied by 167 precious photographs, and is prefaced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Li Zhaoxing. This book mainly introduces the records of Comrade Jiang Zemin's visits to various countries as a state leader, hoping to inspire and motivate readers to continue striving for a better future.