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During his long career, Chinese diplomat Qian Qichen played a direct role in some of the most dramatic moments in recent history, including standoffs, efforts to build alliances, and historic summits. In Ten Episodes in China's Diplomacy, Qichen gives a behind-the-scenes look at the art of statecraft, and its importance to building and maintaining global relationships. Qichen recalls world-changing events, including the thawing of China's relationship with the Soviet Union; Nelson Mandela's visit to China after his release from prison; the normalization of Sino-Indonesian relations; and the transfer of Hong Kong back to Chinese rule. Ten Episodes in China's Diplomacy is an essential guide to understanding the past, present, and future of one of the world's greatest powers. Qian Qichen was born in 1928 in Tianjin, China. In 1982 he was appointed as China's vice minister of foreign affairs. He served as minister of foreign affairs from 1988 to 1998, and as vice premier from 1993 to 2003. He lives in Beijing.
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Qian Qichen was born in 1928 in Tianjin, China. In 1982 he was appointed as China's vice minister of foreign affairs. He served as minister of foreign affairs from 1988 to 1998, and as vice premier from 1993 to 2003. He lives in Beijing.
Summary
Qian Qichen played a direct role in some of the most dramatic moments in recent Chinese history -- including standoffs, efforts to build alliances, and historic summits -- and here he recounts these episodes from behind the scenes. Having witnessed and influenced high-powered political crossroads, he shows just how global relationships are delicately maintained through rarely seen negotiations.
Qichen's remembrance covers world-changing events, including the thawing of China's relationship with the Soviet Union; Nelson Mandela's visit to China after his release from prison; the normalization of Sino-Indonesian relations; and the transfer of Hong Kong.
As China continues to rise on the world stage, Qichen offers an inside look at its politics and relationships to other countries, helping us understand the past, present, and future of one of the world's greatest powers.
