齊邁克題贈本《中國現場》—— 致「老中國通」史大偉夫婦 留存著1989年北京與1997年香港記憶

齐迈克亲笔题赠本《中国现场》—— 致“老中国通”史大伟夫妇，横跨 1989 北京与 1997 香港的共同记忆

A truly extraordinary Association Copy that unites the primary voices of American journalism and diplomacy during China’s most turbulent decades.

• The Inscription: Signed in Hong Kong, 1997, author Mike Chinoy (CNN’s legendary First Beijing Bureau Chief) addresses Stephen & Imoi Schlaikjer as "Old friends and fellow China hands," acknowledging they would appreciate the book’s "adventures" more than anyone.

• The 1989 Connection: During the Tiananmen Square protests, while Chinoy was making broadcasting history with CNN's first live global transmission, Stephen Schlaikjer was at the heart of the storm as a Political Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. They were the eyes and ears of the West during China’s most critical hour.

• The 1997 Milestone: This volume was inscribed during the Hong Kong Handover, another historical pivot point where Chinoy (CNN Asia Correspondent) and Schlaikjer (U.S. Deputy Consul General in HK) once again found themselves side-by-side witnessing the end of an era.

• Visual Documentation: The book features iconic imagery, including Chinoy’s live broadcasts from the Square and personal photos of life in the Beijing Diplomatic Compound—the very environment the author and the recipient shared.

• Provenance: Sourced directly from the Estate of Stephen A. Schlaikjer.

這本 1997 年的首版《中國現場》，是新聞界與外交界兩位重量級“中國通”深刻友誼的見證，承載了兩個改變時代的重大時刻。

• 雙重歷史見證： 1. 1989 北京六四運動： 當齊邁克在天安門廣場透過 CNN 向全球進行實時衛星直播時，史大偉先生正作為美國駐華大使館的政治官，在風暴中心撰寫決定性的外交分析。

2. 1997 香港： 本書題贈於香港回歸之年。彼時，齊邁克是記錄主權移交的重要記者，CNN香港局局長，而史大偉則是美國駐港總領事館的副總領事。

• 戰友般的題詞： 齊邁克在扉頁動情地稱史大偉夫婦為“老友”和“同行老中國通”。他深知，書中所記錄的那些“adventure冒險”，史大偉不僅讀得懂，更是與他並肩親歷之人。

• 檔案價值： 書中收錄了不少珍貴照片，從 1989 年的直播現場到 90 年代北京外交公寓的生活片段。對於藏家而言，這不僅是一部回憶錄，更是兩個家庭、兩種職業在歷史洪流中交匯的實物檔案。

• 出處確認： 出自史大偉先生遺物。

【規格詳情 / Specifications】

• Title: China Live: Two Decades in the Heart of the Dragon

• Author: Mike Chinoy (CNN)

• Recipient: Stephen & Imoi Schlaikjer

• Inscription Date: 1997, Hong Kong (The year of the Handover)

• Edition: First Edition, 1997.

• Key Historical Context: 1989 Tiananmen Protests & 1997 Hong Kong Handover.

• Provenance: Estate of Diplomat Stephen A. Schlaikjer.

有些歷史是浮在紙面的，有些歷史是握過手、共同走過胡同的人一起寫下的。