For subscribers
China mourns death of ‘dear old friend’ Henry Kissinger
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments
Dr Henry Kissinger meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in 2015.
PHOTO: AFP
BEIJING - China on Nov 30 mourned the death of American statesman Henry Kissinger, who famously helped establish diplomatic relations between Beijing and Washington.
While his legacy in the West is largely mixed – especially for his roles in conflicts in South-east Asia and the overthrowing of democratically elected governments – Dr Kissinger is much more fondly remembered by the Chinese, with top leaders and citizens paying tribute in various ways.
