Britain and the People's Republic of China established full diplomatic relations on March 13, 1972. Britain had recognized the PRC on Jan 6, 1950, soon after its founding. But for more than two decades thereafter, the relationship was only at the charge d'affaires interim level. That meant that both countries had diplomatic representation in each other's capital, but no representation at ambassador level.
Brian Hartzer was privileged to sit next to Queen Elizabeth II at lunch in the dining room of Coutts & Co in London a decade ago. It gave him insights into her curiosity and love of Australia.
Scholar's latest book investigates the influence of the unique individuals acting as cultural mediators on the outcome of the Macartney Embassy, the first British diplomatic mission to China in the 1700s.
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