China Remembers Kissinger as 'Valued Old Friend' in US Ties.

China has paid tribute to Henry Kissinger, the former US secretary of state, for his role in opening up China to the West and building ties between the two countries. Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised Kissinger's historic contributions to China-US relations, stating that it not only benefited both countries but also changed the world. Kissinger remained China's preferred go-between with Washington until his death at age 100, and his passing is seen as a major loss in Beijing. Despite recent criticism in the US, China continues to celebrate Kissinger's role in effectively ending China's role in the first Cold War. [Extracted from the article]

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