Thawed in 1972: A Chronicle of the Establishment of Sino-US Diplomatic Relations (Part 1)

Author: Chen Dunde
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book fully utilizes newly declassified archives from both China and the United States to comprehensively, objectively, and authentically record the history of President Richard Nixon's decision to visit China in 1972 and establish diplomatic relations with the country. It vividly and deeply recreates historical details such as Chairman Mao Zedong overcoming severe illness with astonishing perseverance to meet Nixon, Kissinger's secret visit to Beijing from Pakistan, the covert establishment of the Paris Channel between China and the U.S., hostile forces' plot to shoot down Nixon's presidential aircraft during his visit to China, and Zhou Enlai's clever confrontation with Kissinger. It offers rare insights into high-level decision-making and intense exchanges of wits, with a broad perspective and rich content. It is a must-read for those studying and understanding the history of U.S.-China relations and the diplomacy of the People's Republic of China, and is considered a masterpiece of documentary literature. The first edition of this book was widely acclaimed both in China and abroad, favored by leaders of both countries, and praised by Nixon and Kissinger themselves. It was called a "super political bestseller" and is honorably preserved in the Nixon Presidential Library in Los Angeles.
This book fully utilizes newly declassified archives from both China and the United States to comprehensively, objectively, and authentically record the history of President Richard Nixon's decision to visit China in 1972 and establish diplomatic relations with the country. It vividly and deeply recreates historical details such as Chairman Mao Zedong overcoming severe illness with astonishing perseverance to meet Nixon, Kissinger's secret visit to Beijing from Pakistan, the covert establishment of the Paris Channel between China and the U.S., hostile forces' plot to shoot down Nixon's presidential aircraft during his visit to China, and Zhou Enlai's clever confrontation with Kissinger. It offers rare insights into high-level decision-making and intense exchanges of wits, with a broad perspective and rich content. It is a must-read for those studying and understanding the history of U.S.-China relations and the diplomacy of the People's Republic of China, and is considered a masterpiece of documentary literature. The first edition of this book was widely acclaimed both in China and abroad, favored by leaders of both countries, and praised by Nixon and Kissinger themselves. It was called a "super political bestseller" and is honorably preserved in the Nixon Presidential Library in Los Angeles.