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On China, by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning American diplomat, Henry Kissinger, examines the history of China from the classical era to the present day. Summary of the Book This work of nonfiction by former U. S. Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, is based on his experiences of playing a vital role in Sino-American relations during the Nixon administration. The history of China is discussed through the lens of foreign policy considerations. It also talks about Sino-Soviet border fights that led to China-U.S. relationship. It delves into Mao Zedong’s complex decision-making during the Taiwan Strait Crisis. This book is the right guide for anyone who wants to learn more about China and its political evolution over the years. About Henry Kissinger Henry Alfred Kissinger is an American political scientist and diplomat. He is a former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State. He has also written A World Restored: Metternich, Castlereagh and the Problems of Peace, American Foreign Policy: Three Essays, Does America Need a Foreign Policy?, and On China and Crisis: The Anatomy of Two Major Foreign Policy Crises. Kissinger received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Gerald Ford in 1977 and the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service in 2006.