Diplomatic Isolation During the Cultural Revolution

This chapter examines the experiences of Chinese diplomats abroad during the Cultural Revolution, detailing their struggles with isolation and contradictory directives as many were recalled to Beijing. Through vivid anecdotes, it highlights the cognitive dissonance they faced while navigating political turmoil and sets the stage for future discussions on significant historical events.

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