Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died at his home in Connecticut, USA, on November 29, local time, at the age of 100. He is a legend in international politics and an important participant and promoter of Sino-US relations.
Kissinger's life spanned a century, experienced many international crises and changes, and witnessed the historical process of Sino-US relations from scratch, from confrontation to cooperation, and from the Cold War to the new era. His name has become a symbol of Sino-US relations.
Kissinger's life was also a life of struggle for Sino-US relations. On July 8, 1971, Kissinger, as Nixon's assistant to the United States, secretly visited China, opening the door to the normalization of Sino-US relations. This visit, known as "Kissinger's Tour," was a turning point in the history of Sino-US relations. In October of the same year, Kissinger visited China again and negotiated the contents of the Sino-US joint communique, which paved the way for the People's Republic of China to resume its lawful seat in the United Nations.
Since then, Kissinger has become a bridge of communication between China and the United States, and has made unremitting efforts for exchanges and understanding between the two countries. In February 1972, Kissinger accompanied Nixon to visit China, which was the first visit to China by the United States and a milestone in Sino-US relations. For more than 50 years, from 1971 to 2023, Kissinger has played an important role in the development and stability of China-US relations.
According to ** statistics, the 100-year-old Kissinger has visited China hundreds of times. Every time he visits China, he will have in-depth exchanges with Chinese leaders and diplomats, share his insights and suggestions, and provide useful enlightenment for peace and cooperation in Sino-US relations. Just five months ago, in July this year, Kissinger visited China again at the age of 100.
At that time, Sino-US relations were at a delicate stage and needed to be adjusted and repaired. On the one hand, the United States is trying to contain China's development, and on the other hand, it hopes to dialogue and cooperate with China, showing a contradictory and confused attitude. In this context, Kissinger's visit, like more than 50 years ago, is of great significance. With his wisdom and experience, he has provided strong support for the improvement and development of Sino-US relations. Whenever Sino-US relations encounter difficulties and challenges, Kissinger always stands up and gives full play to his influence and role.
The Chinese people do not forget their old friends, and this is China's highest praise of Kissinger. In China, Kissinger is an old friend, and when he meets an old friend, he can speak freely and be frank with each other. If the two sides have any ideas, they can communicate slowly, and if they have any problems, they can solve them together.
The phrase "old friend" reflects the closeness and friendship of Sino-US relations; The phrase "old friend" returns to the essence and original intention of Sino-US relations.
Unfortunately, Kissinger quietly passed away shortly after visiting China at the age of 100. At this time, the relationship between China and the United States is standing at a crossroads and needs to be repositioned and coordinated. The 100-year-old Kissinger left with a sober mind, leaving the 81-year-old American ** Biden, still in a daze, still shaking hands with the air and endorsing the teleprompter. After Kissinger's death, who will "tune in" Sino-US relations? The next Kissinger, he's in **?
Kissinger's life is a life of Sino-US relations. He has made tremendous contributions to the promotion and development of Sino-US relations. The insights and wisdom he left behind will still be influenced by future generations. The current United States should draw nourishment from Kissinger's wisdom. As a sharp-eyed and perceptive expert on international diplomacy, Kissinger has an outstanding vision, and he knows that the development of Sino-US relations has a positive effect on the interests of both sides and for global peace and prosperity. And this kind of foresight is exactly what the United States, which is a little confused at the moment, urgently needs. The United States must be clear that good relations with China will be of great benefit to the United States itself, as well as to the whole world.