I am an ambassador in India -- Witnessing History: The Republic Ambassador Tells

Author: Li Lianqing
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Jawaharlal Nehru, a graduate from Cambridge University, became a staunch fighter against British colonial rule. Indira Gandhi was destined for an extraordinary path; she served as the Prime Minister of India for 5 years, experienced ups and downs, and was ultimately assassinated by Sikh guards. Her son, Rajiv Gandhi, took over as Prime Minister but was also assassinated. Sonia Gandhi was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress, recommended Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister, but real power remained in the hands of the Congress Party.
In the 1980s, China and India restored friendly relations between neighbors and began actively addressing border issues. As a firsthand witness to history, the author uses his pen to authentically recreate the details of the negotiation process at the time, as the curtain of history is slowly drawn back.
The series "Witnessing History: Diplomats Tell Stories" faithfully records the highlights of Chinese diplomacy from the perspective of diplomats. This book, "My Diplomatic Life in India," is one of the series. The author, from a personal perspective of experience and witnessing, presents a documentary-style account of his fascinating diplomatic career, detailing his research on India and his work as Ambassador to India. It provides a concise introduction to the key figures who had a decisive influence on Indian politics and some anecdotes from his ambassadorial duties. It offers a close-up encounter with major figures in the international political arena and reflects the journey of New China's diplomacy from multiple angles.