China's Wolf Warrior Diplomacy, Part 1
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Navigating Chinese Diplomatic Memoirs
This chapter explores the intricate process of understanding Chinese perspectives through the lens of memoirs and original sources, emphasizing the importance of authenticity. The speakers share their experiences in analyzing over a hundred memoirs to uncover underrepresented historical views, particularly from the 1980s and China’s diplomatic relations with Latin America. They discuss the unique characteristics of Chinese bureaucratic memoirs, the challenges of censorship, and how personal histories shape the narratives of Chinese diplomats.
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