Blog: The Night I Had to Get Kissinger on U.S. TV — For the First Time Live From China

When I first got a message from a friend about the death of Henry Kissinger, I thought it was just another false rumor. Despite being a centenarian, the former U.S. secretary of state’s mind was still sharp and nimble. But this time, the news turned out to be true.

Chinese people all know Kissinger as the pioneer diplomat who broke the ice in Sino-U.S. relations, but few know that he was also the first person ever on Chinese television to do a live international satellite broadcast.