My China Diary 1956-88

by K. Natwar Singh

My China Diary 1956-88 is an account of K. Natwar Singh’s experiences as a diplomat in Beijing, and the events that transpired during Premier Chou En-lai’s ill-fated visit to India in April 1960, concluding with Rajiv Gandhi’s path-breaking journey to China. Offering new insights about the complexities of Indo-China bilateral relations between 1956 and 1988, My China Diary is illuminating, provocative and unputdownable.

262 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

K. Natwar Singh is an Indian politician and former cabinet minister. He was born on 16 May, 1931, and educated at Mayo College, Ajmer; Scindia School, Gwalior; St. Stephen’s College, Delhi; and Corpus Christie College, Cambridge. He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1953 and has served in Beijing, New York, Warsaw, London and Lusaka. He received the Padma Bhushan in 1984. He is married to Heminder Kumari of Patiala, and their son, Jagat Singh, following in the footsteps of his father, has also entered politics.

Reviews

[Uday · Rating 3 out of 5]

Initially slow paced with boring day to day activities. As the book goes into the second half gives deep insights into Tibet conflict between India-China. Also the discussions between the governments add further knowledge about the whole process.

If someone is interested in India-Sino relationship you would find it very interesting

[Sanidhya Nautiyal · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book that gives pretty good insights on Diplomacy. Apart from getting inside out of international relations it also gives a brief introduction of some historic events and their effects in the relationship between India and China.

The writer who was in the Foreign services has given his experience while he was in the service with China.

It is a must read for those who are interested in Diplomacy or want to know more about it.

[Vikrantkuthiala · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting book, shows how we missed many an opportunity to settle the border issues with China