Han Xu, the man who stands out as the preeminent symbol of friendship in my life-time experience with diplomats, died July 19 in aBeijing hospital after a long bout with cancer. Inhis death the American people lost a good friend.
In the first address to an American audienceby a diplomat of the People's Republic of China,Han Xu urged the 1978 graduates of Illinois Col-lege in Jacksonville to reach out cordially to peoplein other countries and to pass the spirit of friend-ship from one generation

Ruan Hong, senior editor of China National Radio, has devoted herself to the production of special theoretical and academic programs for many years. She has written a great deal in different styles inher spare time, publishing works amounting to as many as 400,000 words.

Foreword 1 Qian Qichen, Former Chinese Vice Premier
Foreword 2 Yang Jiechi, Minister of Chinese Foreign Affairs
Foreword 3 Chen Haosu, President of CPFA.ACHNOWLedEMENT
Chapter 1 In Pursuit of an Ideal （May 1924 - August 1942）
Chapter 2 Diplomatic Practice in the Liberated Areas （August 1942 - October 1949）
Chapter 3 The First Generation of Protocol Officers （November 1949 October 1959）
Chapter 4 Wide Contact with the World （March 1954 - July 1962）
CAapter 5 The Moscow Years （March 1963 - December 1964）
Chapter 6 Protocol Reform （January 1965 - May 1966）
Chapter 7 A Rigorous Test （May 1966 - December 1971）
Chapter 8 The Visits by Richard Nixon and Kakuei Tanal （June 1971- March 1973）
Chapter 9 The Liaison Office （Ⅰ） （March 1973- December
Chapter 10 The Liaison Office （Ⅱ） （January 1978- February
Chapter 11 In Charge of Departmental Affairs （March 1979
Chapter 12 Chinese Ambassador in Washington （Ⅰ） （May 1985-MAY1986）
Chapter 13 Chinese Ambassador in Washington （Ⅱ） （june1986-DCECEMBER 1988）
Chapter 14 Chinese Ambassador in Washington (Ill9 (January 1989- August1989)
Chapter 15 People-to-People Diplomacy (October 1989 - November 1993)
Ghapter 16 Final Days (November 1993-July 1994)
Postscript to the English EDITION
INDEX

"Han Xu handled difficult tasks with great skill, and he was a joy to work with."
——the former President George Bush
"Throughout his long and distinguished career, Ambassador Han served his country withextraordinary honor, wisdom and dedication."
——the former Secretary of State Dr. Henry A. K/ssinger
"On a personal note, let me also say that I truly came to like and admire Han Xu as a humanbeing. He had both charm and intellectual fire, and it was always stimulating to talk and
even to argue with him."
——the formerAssistant to the President for National Security Affairs Dr, Zbigniew Brzezinski
"I first met Han Xu when I headed up President Nixon's advance team for his visit to Beijingin 1972. Not only was I extremely impressed by his cordiality, efficiency and professional-ism but more importantly, I shall never forget his dedication to the objectives of improvingChinese American relations."
——the former Assistant to the President for National GecurlCy Affairs Sen. Alexander M. HaIg, Jr.
"Han Xu was one of the most important elements of the development of relations betweenour two countries. The significance of his contribution somehow came in day-to-day activi-ties which patiently built up the sense of understanding, tolerance and trust between ourtwo countries."
——the former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Sen. Brant Gcowcroft
"Mr. Han is a tough and resolute negotiator but one who represents his country with gra-ciousness and wit and works hard at making contacts throughout all branches of the hostgovernment."
——The New York Times Sept. 5th, 198**rticle. ,A~n OldAmerican Hand"