Five Continents Turbulent Chronicle – Witnessing History: Stories from the Republic’s Ambassadors

Author: Wang Shu
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The details of the armistice negotiations at Panmunjom amidst the smoke of the Korean War, the footsteps of diplomatic pioneers on the vast plains of sub-Saharan Africa, the storm of the Caribbean crisis, the contradictions between the US and the USSR in Europe, the behind-the-scenes stories before and after the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and West Germany (Federal Germany), and the assessments of the situation valued by Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai. With a straightforward style, the author narrates his legendary experiences from journalist to ambassador, traveling across the five continents as the diplomatic career of New China developed. The series "Witnessing History: Stories by Republic Ambassadors" faithfully records the ups and downs of Chinese diplomacy from the perspective of diplomats. This book, "Chronicles of Five Continents," is one of the series. The author vividly describes the exciting diplomatic career with detailed historical accounts, narrating his legendary experiences from journalist to ambassador, traveling across the five continents as the diplomatic career of New China developed, getting close to the international political figures, and reflecting the diplomatic journey of New China from multiple perspectives.