Silk Road New Rhyme: 50 Years of Diplomatic History Between the New China and Arab Countries

Author: An Huihou
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Publishing Date: 2006-09-01
Features: From the elaboration and arguments in the 27 essays of this collection, one can clearly feel that the 50 years of China-Arab interactions have been filled with rich and fruitful diplomatic practices. Not only are they distinctive, but they also offer abundant experiences and remarkable achievements, composing chapters of and in the diplomatic history of the People's Republic of China, serving as valuable cases for reference. This anthology gathers meticulously crafted writings by senior diplomats and professors, who have conducted in-depth research on authoritative materials before carefully composing their essays. It is a precious document in the history of China-Arab relations.
Arab countries, located at the intersection of Asia, Africa, and Europe, hold a prominent strategic position. They are also the cradles of ancient civilizations and the three major world religions, having always been an important group of members in the international community. The relationship between China and Arab countries has a long history, with exchanges dating back over 2,000 years, opening up the "Silk Road." After the founding of the People's Republic of China, from the establishment of diplomatic ties with Egypt in 1956 to the completion of relations with Saudi Arabia in 1990, China successfully established diplomatic relations with all 22 Arab countries through three major phases. To date, China and Arab countries have gone through 50 years of diplomatic journey. A group of veteran Chinese ambassadors to Arab countries, as well as several renowned scholars who have long studied Arab countries, have meticulously crafted, conducted in-depth research on authoritative materials, and carefully written firsthand accounts of major events in China-Arab relations. These chapters of, segments of, and cases worthy of reference are all invaluable documents in the history of China-Arab relations. Reading these articles, one can clearly feel that the 50 years of China-Arab interactions have been filled with rich and fruitful diplomatic practices, not only distinctive but also rich in experience. The words between the lines reveal this sentiment: the Chinese people and the Chinese government have always been sincere friends of Arab countries and their people. This book comprehensively elaborates on the 50th anniversary of China-Egypt diplomatic ties, the enduring bond of wartime friendship, and the arduous journey of China-Kuwait diplomatic relations.