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Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger
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.
Born
27 May 1923
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Politics
Job Title
Politician
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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Opinion | 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.

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My Take | Henry Kissinger, the not-so-great figure of 20th century politics

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Editorial | China loses friend in Kissinger, key to normalising ties with US

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Henry Kissinger speaks with President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, in December 2016. Photo: EPA-EFE
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How Kissinger’s death marks end of an era for US-China relations

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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’.

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Robert Daly, pictured interpreting for Henry Kissinger and Jiang Zemin in 1997, said Kissinger was “one of the last giants”. Photo: Supplied by Robert Daly
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Henry Kissinger, former US secretary of state, dead at 100

The controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse left an indelible mark on US foreign policy.

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Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Washington, D.C., July 19, 2019. Photo: Getty Images
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Editorial | 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.

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, left, meets with Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi in Beijing recently. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China via AP
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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.

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Exclusive | 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.

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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.

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Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger (left) meets Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi (right) in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: AP
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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.

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My Take

My Take | 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.

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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.

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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’.

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Xie Feng, China’s new ambassador to Washington, visits Henry Kissinger in Kent, Connecticut, on Friday. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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.

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My Take

My Take | Joe Biden should look to Kissinger, not JFK, for help to end Ukraine war

The Cuban missile crisis, into which the US administration has reportedly been looking to seek guidance since Putin’s nuclear threat, is the wrong example. Kissinger’s handling of the Yom Kippur war, which guaranteed Israel a limited rather than total victory, offers a much better guide.

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President Joe Biden speaks about Russia at the White House in Washington, on September 30, 2022. Photo: AP
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My Take | Henry Kissinger sees ray of hope on the China-US front

The veteran American diplomat believes tensions between the two countries may be easing and recent statements by both sides support his view

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Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger attends a conversation at the 2019 New Economy Forum in Beijing, China November 21, 2019. Photo: Reuters
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Kissinger: Xi may ‘recalibrate’ after miscalculation of siding with Russia

Xi wants to avoid seeing a wall of Western opposition against China develop in the way it has against Russia, according to the former US secretary of state.

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Henry Kissinger warns against ‘endless confrontation’ with China

The former US secretary of state says recent administrations in Washington have been too influenced by domestic policies.

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