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Henry Kissinger

Short Fuse: Of Henry Kissinger, China, Stink Bugs, and the Games that Shape the Mind

“On China” boasts photos of Henry Kissinger’s numerous visits to China. In many you see him smiling hugely, brandishing chopsticks alongside the likes of Zhou Enlai. He’s enjoying making history — and the food.

By: Harvey Blume Filed Under: Books, Featured Tagged: chess, China, Christopher-Hitchens, Go, Henry Kissinger, mahjong, On China, Short Fuse, stink bug, wei qi, Xiangqi

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