Footprints: A World Through the Eyes of a Diplomat

Author: Zhang Guobin
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: As a Chinese diplomat, Guobin Zhang often has the opportunity to witness or even participate in history. A dedicated learner, he understands that his own experiences are a book that can enrich himself and inspire others. Chinese diplomats are often privileged to witness or even participate in history. They are primarily messengers of peace and friendship—bringing their country's goodwill and carrying back the friendship of people around the world. Guobin Zhang, a dedicated learner, knows 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 engaging. The child in Djibouti who uses the excuse "My dad is dead again" to take a vacation is hilarious; 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, knowledge, and honest labor for the people is not only happy himself but also beneficial to raising readers' happiness index. Spending 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. —Excerpt from the preface to this book
Thinking gives experience more power. With beautiful prose, this book tells the diplomatic events experienced by a diplomat and the exotic landscapes collected by him, revealing the true stories of the diplomatic front lines and showcasing the customs and cultures of different regions, depicting the world as seen by a diplomat. Witnessing historical moments: People and events through a diplomat's eyes Prince Albert in my eyes, the story behind Shengbo. Embarking on a cultural journey: Exploring the past and present of human civilization The cultural temperament of Oslo, the journey to find Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales. Feeling the mother tongue and hometown sentiment: Chinese influences in the Western world Encounters in foreign lands, Chinese restaurants in Dublin.