Wellington Koo's Dream of National Identity: Transitioning to a Modern China (1946-1956)
Journal: CU Scholar (University of Colorado Boulder)
Year: 2013

V.K. Wellington Koo (é¡§ç¶­é) was a uniquely accomplished diplomat whose career in foreign relations spanned seven decades. His career began as English Secretary under Yuan Shikai during the early part of the 20th century and ended when he retired as a judge from the World Court in 1967. This thesis will focus on his tenure as Chinese ambassador to the United States from 1946-1956. I will show that during this period, Koo embodied a unique identity of modern China that was characterized by ant