Doctor Henry Kissinger and his delegation with the America-China
Society arrived in Beijing Thursday, starting a week-long visit at
the invitation of the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign
Affairs.
Kissinger served as assistant for national security affairs of the
US from 1969 to 1973. In September 1973, he became the first
foreign-born person to be US secretary of state and served his term
till 1977.
During his service as secretary of state, Kissinger made numerous
diplomatic visits, and prominent of all, the historic visit to
China in 1971. In 1973, he won the Noble peace prize.
During his current visit, Kissinger is expected to meet with
Chinese leaders and discuss questions concerning the Sino-US
relations.
(Xinhua 03/15/2001)