The U.S.-China Policy Foundation is pleased and
honored to announce that Dr. Henry A. Kissinger has agreed to serve
as an honorary advisor to the Foundation.
As the main architect of the historic opening of
China, Dr. Kissinger’s efforts have been instrumental in shaping
the current U.S.-China relationship. By advocating a policy of constructive
engagement toward China and seeking to integrate Beijing into the
international system, Dr. Kissinger’s efforts were instrumental
in creating an economic, diplomatic, and political environment in
which China’s economic transformation could take place.
Dr. Kissinger’s long and distinguished governmental
career includes serving as served as the 56th Secretary of State from
1973-1977; Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
from 1969 to 1975; Chairman of the National Bipartisan Commission
on Central America from 1983 to 1985; a member of the President’s
Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board from 1984-1990; and a member of
the Commission on Integrated Long-Term Strategy of the National Security
Council and Defense Department from 1986-1988.
At present, Dr. Kissinger is Chairman of Kissinger
Associates, Inc., an international consulting firm. Dr. Kissinger
is also currently a member of the Defense Policy Board and serves
as advisor to a number of major corporations.
Among the awards Dr. Kissinger has received have
been the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973; the Presidential Medal of Freedom
(the nation’s highest civilian award) in 1977; and the Medal
of Liberty (given one time to ten foreign-born American leaders) in
1986.
Dr. Kissinger has published numerous books and articles
on United States foreign policy, international affairs and diplomatic
history. His column, syndicated by Tribune Media Services International,
appears in leading U.S. newspapers and in over 40 foreign countries.
With the advice and guidance of Dr. Kissinger, the
Foundation will continue to expand our efforts to promote a better
understanding between the U.S. and China.
(Complete bio of Dr. Kissinger)