Bibliograph

China's European headquarters, Switzerland and China during the Cold War, Ariane Knüsel, University of Fribourg

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Label

China's European headquarters, Switzerland and China during the Cold War, Ariane Knüsel, University of Fribourg

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

China's European headquarters

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1292532214

Responsibility statement

Ariane Knüsel, University of Fribourg

Series statement

Cambridge studies in the history of the People's Republic of ChinaCambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Sub title

Switzerland and China during the Cold War

Summary

During the Cold War, the People's Republic of China used Switzerland as headquarters for its economic, political, intelligence, and cultural networks in Europe. Based on extensive research in Western and Chinese archives, China's European Headquarters charts not only how Switzerland came to play this role, but also how Chinese networks were built in practice, often beyond the public face of official proclamations and diplomatic interactions. By tracing the development of Sino-Swiss relations in the Cold War, Ariane Knüsel sheds new light on the People's Republic of China's formulation and implementation of foreign policy in Europe, Latin America and Africa and Switzerland's efforts to align neutrality, humanitarian engagement, and economic interests.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Creating a European Hub: Recognition, Potential, and Frictions (1949-1958) -- Becoming a Global Hub: The Sino-Soviet Split, the Great Leap Forward, and Tibetan Refugees (1958-1965) -- 'A sick man shaken by fits of madness': Dealing with China during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) -- Dr. No in Switzerland: Bern as a Chinese Intelligence Hub -- Conclusion: A New Cold War or More of the Same?

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