This book, with its focus on the study of diplomatic protocol and etiquette, collects high-quality papers written by scholars in diplomatic protocol from nine countries, including US, UK, Russia, Japan, Canada, Netherlands, India and China. As a result of in-depth international academic cooperation, it explores diplomatic protocol from three dimensions of theory, practice and country-specific and has the characteristics of internationality and nationality. From a global perspective, it is the first time that experts from so many countries work together in diplomatic protocol which makes this book present a more comprehensive and diverse overview. This book, as an effort made to enhance understanding among different cultures and facilitate the harmonious coexistence of people across the world, is remarkably helpful for promoting the research of diplomatic protocol and etiquette, exploring the true connotation of protocol and etiquette, and improvingits practicality in realities.

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Zhou Jiali, Dr. Zhou is an associate professor in the Diplomacy Department of China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU), and Vice President of Association of Image Consultant International (AICI). Her research fields include diplomatic protocol, international etiquette, personal image building, interpersonal communication, and public diplomacy. Dr. Zhou published several monographs and nearly 60 academic papers, articles and column articles. Zhou Jiali is an expert in Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette and Personal Image Building in China. Zhang Guobin, Senior Diplomat, Vice Chairman of the Chahar Institute, Executive Director of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, Director of the Chinese Council of the BRICS Think Tank Cooperation, former Chinese Consul General in Strasbourg (France), and Chinese Consul General in Reunion (France). He has successively served in the Department of African Affairs, the General Office, the Protocol Department, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, and the Department of Consular Affairs (Centre for Consular Assistance and Protection). Mr. Zhang has been a member of resident representative office in Africa for 8 years and France for 11 years. He has visited more than 140 countries and accompanied national leaders to more than 30 countries. He published several monographs in diplomacy.

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Part I Theoretical ResearchFrom Etiquette to Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette: Concept Discussion and DifferentiationThe Kowtow in Feudal Chinese Protocol and Its DemiseProtocol & Efficacy: Blending Rules with Imagination and InnovationThe Case Study of Deng Xiaoping's US Visit in 1979As a Tool of Power Games: The Implicit Function of Protocol and EtiquetteThe View on Etiquette in the Globalized Era of Cultural DiversificationA Comparative Study of Chinese and American Diplomatic Protocol: From the Perspective of the Order of Precedence of National FlagsThe Evolution and Development of Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette Part II Practical ApplicationProtocol Determining Success or Failure: Experiences in the Front Line of DiplomacyEmergency Response Capacity in the Practice of Diplomatic ProtocolThe Order of Precedence and Its Practice Solutions to the Problems Concerning the Positions of Personnel at Foreign-Related Etiquette EventsThe Importance of Diplomatic Hospitality in International Relations: Aspects of Good Manners, Cultural Differences, and Protocol Protocol and International MeetingsA Brief Talk about Differences Between Official Multilateral Etiquette and Bilateral Etiquette The Development of the Belt and Road Initiative and International Communication Etiquette Protocol for Economic Diplomacy Part III Country-Specific StudiesThe Creation of the Protocol Style of Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese CharacteristicsReflection on Confucian Values of Rites and HarmonyMusings on Protocol from an American Perspective and ExperienceBritish Royal Weddings: a State Occasion or a Family Affair?The French Protocol Department and Memorable Experiences of Working ThereThe Specificities of French ProtocolWhat Is Protocol?-Experience and Approach from a Japanese Protocol OfficerWhy the World Needs Protocol: the View from RussiaThe Development and Application of China's Protocol and Etiquette in the New Era Afterword