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Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse whose service under two presidents left an indelible mark on US foreign policy, died on November 30, 2023, at age 100.
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27 May 1923
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Biden’s statements on Taiwan, the US-China relationship and trade in the Indo-Pacific are creating confusion and mistrust. To keep his allies and supporters on board, he needs a decisive strategy – something he could learn from Kissinger and other political realists.
9 Dec 2023 - 6:20AM
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US-China relations
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi visits US embassy to honour Henry Kissinger
Chinese foreign minister signs book of condolences and praises former US secretary of state for ‘objective and friendly’ view towards Beijing.
5 Dec 2023 - 9:25PM
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Prices must fall further for Hong Kong homes to be affordable
Readers discuss a truer measure of affordability amid the latest price correction, Hong Kong children’s lack of exercise, and the death of Henry Kissinger.
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To best honour Kissinger, let’s keep working on healthy, stable China-US relations
Kissinger spent half his life on China-US ties. The best way, perhaps, to remember and honour him is to turn the Xi-Biden San Franciso vision into reality and move relations to a better place.
3 Dec 2023 - 4:30PM
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My Take
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Henry Kissinger, the not-so-great figure of 20th century politics
Historians will long debate whether the terrible things the US secretary of state did far outweighed the goods he delivered on the world stage.
2 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM
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US-China relations
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China loses friend in Kissinger, key to normalising ties with US
Owing to the United States’ role in conflict, not everyone will remember Henry Kissinger fondly, but as a statesman and individual he was always assured of a warm welcome in Beijing.
1 Dec 2023 - 2:59AM
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How Kissinger’s death marks end of an era for US-China relations
The former US secretary state continued to play a back channel role in later years, helping to stabilise relations in turbulent times.
30 Nov 2023 - 10:37PM
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Kissinger’s mixed legacy: from ‘war criminal’ in Vietnam to ‘friend’ of Singapore
Many Vietnamese think Henry Kissinger ‘crippled the country’, while in Singapore he is respected as a pivotal anti-Communist ally who was a confidante of Lee Kuan Yew.
1 Dec 2023 - 4:22PM
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Life and death of Henry Kissinger
10 Jan 2024 - 4:41PM
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US-China relations
Henry Kissinger: China pays highest tribute as President Xi sends condolences
Chinese leader sends message to US counterpart Joe Biden, says ‘Kissinger’s name will forever be associated with China-US relations’.
1 Dec 2023 - 1:31AM
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Obituary
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Charming, controversial Henry Kissinger steered establishment of US-China ties
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Henry Kissinger, former US secretary of state, dead at 100
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US-China relations
US-China decoupling would harm AI governance: Henry Kissinger
Speaking to Bund Summit audience, former US secretary of state says Beijing and Washington should work together to regulate artificial intelligence without ‘an attempt for one side to achieve domination’.
23 Sep 2023 - 7:08PM
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Kissinger’s visit offers glimmer of hope that frayed ties can be repaired
America’s elder statesman is in a unique position to get a clear understanding of what is on the mind of the Chinese leadership, and Beijing is eager to let him know.
23 Jul 2023 - 5:00AM
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Henry Kissinger enjoys lavish lunch in China with blessings of longevity
During his China visit, the 100-year-old former US politician was treated to an elaborate lunch meeting.
22 Jul 2023 - 3:35AM
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Kissinger’s ‘heart-to-heart’ talks with Xi in China planned months in advance
The elder statesman’s meeting with the Chinese leader is in contrast to Janet Yellen and John Kerry’s recent trips.
20 Jul 2023 - 7:41PM
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US-China relations
China’s Wang Yi calls for ‘Kissinger-style diplomatic wisdom’
Top Chinese diplomat tells Henry Kissinger it is ‘impossible’ to contain China during former US secretary of state’s surprise trip.
19 Jul 2023 - 10:14PM
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US-China relations
US to blame for poor relations, Chinese defence minister tells Kissinger
Li Shangfu warned Kissinger, who played a key role in establishing diplomatic ties, that relations in the 1970s are ‘hovering at the lowest point’ since then.
21 Jul 2023 - 2:18PM
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My Take
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As Kissinger turns 100, think of those who never had the chance
From Latin America to Asia, countless people suffered gravely and died as a direct consequence of the policies of America’s most famous diplomat.
28 May 2023 - 9:35PM
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US-China relations
At 100, Kissinger still seen as influential ‘old friend’ in China
The new centenarian, famous for his groundbreaking trip to China more than 50 years ago, is now worried about a confrontation between superpowers.
28 May 2023 - 7:02PM
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China’s envoy to US Xie Feng congratulates Henry Kissinger on 100th birthday
Xie travels to Connecticut just days after taking up new post in Washington to discuss ‘issues of common concern’.
27 May 2023 - 5:25PM
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Path to military conflict diverted by Xi-Biden summit: Kissinger
US elder statesman who helped re-establish ties with China in the 1970s urges Washington and Beijing to continue engagement.
19 Jan 2023 - 11:46PM
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Ukraine war
Henry Kissinger softens stance on Ukraine joining Nato
US elder statesman Henry Kissinger said that Russia’s invasion shows there is no longer a point to keeping Ukraine out of Nato, the long-held aspiration of Kyiv that he had opposed.
18 Jan 2023 - 10:52AM
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