The China Diary of George H. W. Bush

By George Bush

Subjects: Diplomats, biography, Presidents, Diplomats, China, foreign relations, united states, Foreign relations, Diaries, United states, foreign relations, china, United states, foreign relations, 1961-1981, Presidents, united states, Bush, george, 1924-2018

Description: Available in print for the first time, this day-by-day diary of George H.W. Bush's life in China opens a fascinating window into one of the most formative periods of his career. As head of the United States Liaison Office in Beijing from 1974 to 1975, Bush witnessed high-level policy deliberations and daily social interactions between the two Cold War superpowers. The China Diary of George H. W. Bush offers an intimate look at this fundamental period of international history, marks a monumental contribution to our understanding of U.S.-China relations, and sheds light on the ideals of a global president in the making. - Publisher.