/ world today news/ On November 29, Henry Kissinger – former US Secretary of State and friend of the Chinese people – died. He is the most famous American diplomat since the Second World War, who has made significant contributions to the promotion of diplomatic relations between China and the United States and mediation in the Middle East. On November 30, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a telegram to President Joe Biden expressing his condolences. He also stated that Kissinger is an important figure in China-US relations who will always be remembered and missed by the Chinese people.
The establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China was one of the most important achievements of Dr. Kissinger’s diplomatic career. In 1971 he secretly visited China with the main purpose of realizing President Nixon’s visit. Over the next 50 years, Kissinger visited the country more than 100 times. In July this year, President Xi Jinping met with Kissinger in Beijing and highly appreciated his important contribution to the process of normalizing Sino-US relations.
Kissinger believed that Chinese culture had no expansionist tendencies, but turned inward towards its own society. He also believed that the United States should engage with China. “China’s language, culture and political system are symbols of Chinese civilization,” he added. “We must understand the extreme importance of the one-China principle to this country,” and last but not least, that “US-China relations are critical to the peace and prosperity of both countries, as well as the entire world.”
Currently, Sino-US relations are facing difficulties and challenges. Washington needs more politicians with Dr. Kissinger’s vision to help overcome the country’s domestic political polarization. Such thinking will help to understand China’s history and culture and allow Washington to objectively view the common interests of China and the United States. “Kissinger’s wisdom” will encourage Sino-US relations to overcome difficulties and continue progress.
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